Construction Inspector

STV is an award-winning national leader in transportation, bridges, highways, mass transit and rail, and construction and program management. With over 100 years of experience, the firm provides comprehensive architectural, engineering, planning, environmental, and construction management services for public and private sector clients across more than 40 offices and over 3,500 employees nationwide.

About the role

We are seeking a Construction Inspector II in our Transportation division to work on roadway, bridge, and transit-related construction projects in the Washington, DC Metro area.

Responsibilities

• Performs construction inspection activities on roadway, bridge, and transit-related construction projects.
• Monitors contractor compliance with plans and specifications.
• Ensures contractor adherence to project safety.
• Checks and verifies layouts.
• Reads and interprets construction plans and technical specifications.
• Performs Quality Control (QC) and/or monitors Quality Assurance (QA) on-site material testing and sampling.
• Performs measurement and documentation of completed quantities of work.
• Prepares daily inspection reports.
• Serves as the lead/only inspector for small projects (construction value of $5M or less).
• Assists Project Manager and Resident Engineer with other field assignments as needed.

Typical assignments include roadway, bridge, railroad, and local transit (bus and rail) construction projects. This position requires frequent contact with engineers, agency personnel, contractors, local government, law enforcement, suppliers, utility companies, and the public to coordinate and resolve project-related issues.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of construction management (CM) or construction engineering and inspection (CEI) experience.
• Associate of Applied Science or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field from an ABET-accredited university.
• Must possess the following certifications:
  • Concrete Field (VDOT, ACI Conc. Field Level I, or NICET Level II)
  • Soil & Aggregate Compaction (VDOT or NICET Level II)
  • Asphalt Field Level I & II (VDOT)
  • Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control & Flagger (VDOT)
  • 30 Hour OSHA Safety Training
• Must acquire the following certifications (at no cost to the candidate) within 6 months of employment:
  • Pavement Marking (VDOT)
  • Surface Treatment (VDOT)
  • Slurry Surfacing (VDOT)
  • GRIT (VDOT)
  • Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector (Virginia DEQ)
  • Stormwater Management Inspector (Virginia DEQ)
  • Nuclear Gauge Safety Training (NRC Recognized Provider)
  • RR RWP (WMATA, CSX, NS)
• Must provide own vehicle, hold a valid state driver’s license, and maintain a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, traverse rough terrain, walk or stand for extended periods, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• May be required to work nights and weekends for specific periods.

Skills

• Experience with VDOT and DDOT and knowledge of their Roadway and Bridge standards and specifications.
• Railroad/Transit experience (CSX, NS, WMATA, VRE).
• Experience with local utility agencies surrounding DC.
• Environmental permit compliance inspection experience preferred, including knowledge of SWPPP, Pollution Prevention, Spill Containment Plans, C-107 process, VDOT’s VSMP, ESCCC, and MS4 programs.

Pay

Compensation range: $71,183.00 - $80,890.00.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, and Transit and Parking where applicable).
• Disability insurance.
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment.
• 401(k) Plan with Retirement Counseling.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days).
• Paid Holidays (9 days).
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year).
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours).
• Continuing Education Program.
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships.