NCDOT Transportation Construction Inspector (Levels 1 and 2) (Full-Time)

Experience Qualification

MBP is seeking a NCDOT Transportation Inspector (Levels 1 & 2) to support transportation construction projects. Candidates will align to level based on experience, with progressive responsibility from entry-level inspection through lead project inspection and guidance of junior technicians.

Responsibilities

• Serve on-site to monitor roadway and structure construction for conformance with plans, contracts, specifications, and codes, providing guidance and recommendations to the project team.
• Cookordinate with agency and contractor personnel and act as a key point of contact for field observations and documentation.
• Oversee project documentation workflows and contribute to monthly reporting and estimates.
• Utilize client electronic project management systems to track and log materials and test results.
• Support training and development of junior inspectors and assist with scheduling coordination as needed.
• Exercise independent judgment within delegated authority while escalating issues appropriately.

Qualifications

• Experience Construction work experience with understanding of construction means and methods; prior inspection experience in the same or similar type of work as the assigned project.
• Level II Technician: Minimum four years of relevant experience; able to perform duties without supervision and read resource materials to determine answers to simple inspection requirements.
• Level III Technician: Minimum five years of relevant experience; able to perform duties without supervision and read resource materials to determine answers to simple inspection requirements.
• Level IV Technician: Minimum seven years of relevant experience; may serve as Lead Project Inspector performing general project oversight and communication with the client and the Contractor, including supervision of lower-level technicians and providing guidance as needed.

Education/Knowledge

• A high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification, or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Construction-related training and/or coursework in road/bridge construction, civil engineering, project management, or materials, or a combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating ability to perform duties.
• Materials, methods, and tools utilized in construction, repair, or renovation for monitored and inspected work.

Preferred Certifications

• NCDOT Concrete (preferred)
• QMS Roadway (preferred)
• Conventional Density (preferred)
• ABS Sampling (preferred)
• Borrow Pit Sampling (preferred)
• Level II Erosion and Sediment Control (preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Carry out specific inspection assignments and document work progress.
• Use computers and be proficient with Microsoft Office, email, internet navigation, and web-based tools.
• Learn client and MBP construction management information systems (e.g., SharePoint, HICAMS, MBP’s OnTrack) within one month of hire.
• Read and interpret plans and contract specifications for assigned work.
• Apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine field adjustments.
• Communicate inspection issues effectively and responsibly, verbally and in writing, with contractors, owners, sub-consultants, and team members.
• Use surveying and measurement tools effectively (e.g., survey levels, transits, four-foot levels, lock levels, tapes, measuring wheels, straight edges).
• Obtain and maintain industry certifications specific to assigned duties.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, grasp with hands, raise hands above head; stand, sit, climb, and balance; work in confined spaces and at heights with adequate vision; perform tasks up to 12 hours on occasion.
• Safely navigate construction sites with uneven terrain.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Travel and drive regularly.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

What We Offer

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (for individual employees), a 401(k) profit-sharing plan, a health savings account with company contributions, competitive compensation with opportunities for semi-annual bonuses, and generous paid time off.
• Additional benefits include mental health resources, company-wide wellness activities, and training and development to support your professional growth.
• MBP also covers the costs associated with obtaining and maintaining certifications and licenses, such as OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification, NCDOT Concrete, QMS Roadway, Conventional Density, ABS Sampling, Borrow Pit Sampling, and Level II Erosion and Sediment Control.

Status

This position is full-time. The base hourly rate for this position is $20.00 to $29.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on work location, qualifications, experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Requirements

• Fingerprint-based criminal history background check, DMV driving record check, reference verification, and work history verification prior to employment.
• Valid driver’s license and safety shoes required.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MBP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic; protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.