Construction Inspector

About the role

Wallace Montgomery is seeking a Construction Inspector to join the Virginia team! Construction Inspectors inspect, observe, and document construction and maintenance projects. They are also responsible for performing tests on soils & materials. Work is performed under the supervision of a Project Engineer. In most cases, an Inspector's day‑to‑day direct supervisor may be a client’s direct employee. Construction Inspectors have many categories that range from an entry‑level inspector to a senior inspector. All Inspectors are required to travel and be available to work in any part of the State, subject to change of assignments, as work requires. We work when the contractor works. Inspectors are required to have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. Inspectors must also be able to work night shift when required.

Essential Functions

• Perform field inspections of construction and maintenance projects and of existing roadways, structures, and facilities.
• Conduct and/or observe and document tests on soils, asphalt, concrete, aggregates, bituminous products, metal products, and industrial coatings.
• Respond to data requests.
• Participate in traffic control activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Fill out the Inspector’s Daily Report (IDR) which memorializes all labor, equipment, and material used on the project each day.
• Maintain daily progress photos of the work.
• Fill out Force Account records when there is an unresolved change, but the changed work still must be performed.
• Maintain a sketchbook that contains a variety of construction documentation.
• Participate in the reconciliation of pay quantities on progress payments submitted by the contractor.
• Attend all meetings, as needed and appropriate.
• When appropriate, participate in change‑order negotiations.
• When appropriate, participate in CPM schedule meetings.

Required Certifications

• VDOT Soil and Aggregate Compaction
• VDOT Asphalt Field Level I & II
• VDOT Hydraulic Cement Concrete Field
• VDOT Pavement Marking
• VDOT Slurry Surfacing
• VDOT Flagger Certification
• VDOT Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection
• VDOT Stormwater Management (Inspector) Certification
• VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control
• VDOT GRIT (Guardrail Certification)
• Nuclear Gauge Safety Training
• 10‑Hour OSHA Safety Training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• VDOT experience or certifications preferred.