Construction Inspector - Transportation

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee contractor operations to ensure compliance with contract documents, design specifications, and permit requirements.
• Cookordination inspection activities across multiple active work crews.
• Track daily work quantities and complete detailed inspection documentation.
• Prepare daily reports, monthly estimates, and as-built drawings.
• Conduct field inspections, materials testing, and maintain accurate testing logs.
• Review and validate contractor pay estimates.
• Support project engineers with field data, sketches, and reports.
• Maintain project diaries and document deficiencies or field issues.
• Review contractor schedules (CPM and monthly updates).
• Communicate regularly with engineers, owners, and stakeholders to maintain alignment and transparency.
• Uphold a proactive, solution-oriented approach throughout all phases of construction.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate.
• A Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 3+ years of hands-on construction inspection experience with an emphasis on roadway, bridge, utility construction, and pavement rehabilitation.
• Proficiency in interpreting plans, specifications, and technical drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Comfortable working night shifts and overtime as required.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional VDOT certifications: GRIT, Slurry, Surface Treatment, DEQ Erosion & Sediment Control Inspector, DEQ Stormwater Management Inspector, OSHA-10 Construction Safety.
• e-Construction platform experience (PlanGrid, e-Builder, Procore, Fieldwire, etc.).

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the ability to perform a variety of physical tasks in the field as part of the essential job functions.
• Duties may include: Walking and navigating across rough or uneven terrain such as mud, rocks, grass, dirt, steep hillsides, heavily wooded areas, and other unpaved surfaces.
• Moving around active project sites, which may involve climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles.
• Performing physical activities such as bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing.
• Remaining in a stationary position—either standing or sitting—for extended periods of time.
• Repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds and/or carting objects up to 50 lbs distances up to 100 yards.
• Driving to and from project sites which may involve distances of up to or exceeding 120 miles round trip.
• Must be able to function safely in an environment with potential risks, including, but not limited to those described in this document.
• Work from heights exceeding 6 feet.
• Must be able to wear a properly fitted safety harness and be knowledgeable of the correct use and of regular inspection of the harness and components.
• Willing to work nights and overtime, when required by the project assignment.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule options.
• Competitive salary.
• Leave accrual and paid holidays.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Parental and maternity leave benefits.