Roadway Inspector

About the role

The Roadway Inspector observes and inspects civil engineering construction work to ensure full compliance with project specifications on a major interstate interchange reconstruction project. This role focuses on roadway, bridge, and site civil construction, including bridge replacements and widenings, roadway expansions, retaining structures, and concrete and asphalt paving.

Responsibilities

• Observe and inspect civil engineering construction work to verify it conforms to project specifications, standards, and applicable requirements.
• Perform field construction inspection and documentation services on commercial, municipal, institutional, and heavy highway and bridge projects.
• Inspect reconstruction and complete interchange reconfiguration activities, including flyover bridges, bridge replacements, bridge widenings, roadway expansions, and roadway widening.
• Monitor construction of 21 bridges and associated structures, including mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls, retained earth structures, cast-in-place concrete walls, pile and lagging walls, and mass earth fills or embankments.
• Inspect rock cuts, rock blasting operations, Portland cement concrete (PCC) paving, and asphalt resurfacing to ensure compliance with specifications and safety requirements.
• Conduct roadway inspection activities, including oversight of grading, drainage, and pavement construction.
• Inspect bridge construction tasks, including monitoring reinforced concrete bridge construction, formwork, rebar placement, and concrete pours.
• Inspect site civil work such as utilities, erosion control measures, and grading to confirm adherence to plans and procedures.
• Review job site safety conditions daily, identify potential hazards, and take immediate action to document and help resolve safety issues.
• Understand and adhere to OSHA safety standards and corporate safety policies at all times.
• Ensure contractors comply with all applicable industry standards, contract documents, and client requirements.
• Prepare detailed, accurate, and timely reports documenting construction progress, inspection activities, and testing results.
• Record and report daily forms and logs as required by project procedures and contract specifications.
• Maintain necessary inspection records, including measurements of field quantities, field test results, and other data needed to determine contractor compliance.
• Conduct and document field tests and other required tests to verify materials and workmanship meet contract requirements.
• Review all documentation for completeness and accuracy prior to submission.
• Submit accurate weekly timesheets, mileage logs, and expense reports on time.
• Communicate effectively with contractors, clients, project staff, and supervisors to coordinate inspection activities and clarify requirements.
• Work collaboratively with field crews, forepersons, and project managers to understand daily work plans and inspection priorities.
• Resolve problems and issues at the lowest practical level, escalating only when necessary.
• Report to the project site daily, connect with the assigned crew, and align on tasks and areas of focus for the day.
• Support traffic control monitoring by observing traffic control setups and operations to help ensure they meet project and safety requirements.
• Maintain required certifications and stay current with project-specific procedures and software tools used for documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• ACI / FCON (GDOT Concrete Certification)
• Field Concrete Certificate
• Minimum of 2+ years of civil inspection experience, specifically in roadway, bridge, reinforced concrete, or site civil inspection projects.
• Demonstrated experience inspecting reinforced concrete construction.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to perform geometry and trigonometry calculations relevant to construction inspection.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate fluently in a professional field environment.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member on active construction sites.
• Proficiency or strong comfort with computers and new software platforms such as Procore, Heavy Job, E-Builder, Bentley Synchro, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office Suite, and PDF editing tools.
• Physical capability to perform field inspections, including standing, walking, climbing, and working in various weather conditions and on active roadways and bridges.
• High school diploma or GED.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with soils, asphalt, aggregates, and soil mechanics is highly helpful.
• Traffic control experience, particularly in monitoring traffic control operations, is very helpful.
• Experience with bridge foundations, including pile driving, drilled shafts, and spread footings, is highly desirable.
• NICET certification is a plus.
• ICC certifications are a plus.
• Completion of a GDOT CEIT program is beneficial.
• Experience with pit testing and asphalt testing is an advantage.
• Traffic control-related certifications or training are beneficial.
• Experience on large, complex highway or interchange projects is advantageous, especially those involving multiple bridge modifications, MSE walls, and extensive lane expansions.