NCDOT Transportation Construction Inspector (Levels 3 & 4) (Full-Time)

What You'll Do

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site inspection and quality assurance of roadway and structure construction for conformance with plans, contracts, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Perform required materials testing.
• Perform basic surveying and field measurements to check line, grade, and dimensions and advise the contractor regarding discrepancies.
• Communicate professionally with agency, contractor, and MBP personnel.
• Prepare and maintain project records, including daily diaries documenting locations of work, workforce, equipment, materials, photos, and inspection reports.
• Prepare monthly project estimates and associated sketches, including algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric calculations.
• Assist in the oversight, training, and development of a Construction Inspector Trainee.
• Verify that highway work zones and traffic control setups align with current standards.
• Use the client’s electronic project management software to track, document, and log materials and test reports.
• Record or monitor materials received, showing quantities estimated to be required in quantities received, used, and tested.
• Conduct roadway tests; transmit additional samples to the client for verification when required.
• Provide customer service and courteous communication to the traveling public, adjacent property owners, and project stakeholders.
• Complete administrative tasks, including daily timesheets, monthly expense reports, and monthly mileage reports.
• Obtain additional training and certifications as needed and maintain certifications required for assigned inspection duties.
• Support coordination of inspectors’ schedules.
• Recommend rejection of work or payment for completed work as delegated by the Project Owner.

Who We Are Looking For

• 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.
• Education/Knowledge: 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; Basic mathematics including algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric computations based on field measurements; 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.
• 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; Work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions; 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’re focused on providing the tools and support you need to succeed, both personally and professionally.
• MBP offers 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.
• We also provide unique perks like tuition assistance, student loan repayment, annual gym reimbursement, pet insurance, and paid volunteer time.
• 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

The base hourly rate for this position is $30.00 to $45.00. 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.
• 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.