Senior Transportation Construction Inspector
About the role
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Responsibilities
- Conduct and document observations of construction as it progresses for civil projects related to civil infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, transit, rail, and environmental projects.
- Collaborate with other Inspectors, Construction Managers, Engineers, and Project Managers.
- Mentor junior field staff and provide supervision as needed.
- Serve as the most senior inspector on projects as needed.
- Read and interpret construction plans, shop drawings, specifications and contract documents, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents.
- Track and maintain project materials documentation.
- Perform routine material testing on concrete, soils, and other materials as necessary.
- Provide guidance to less-experienced field staff as needed.
- Provide oversight to ensure quality control tasks are monitored and documented for contract compliance.
- Work outside during inclement weather conditions.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- A minimum of 5 years experience
- Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)
- Strong written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle report
This position is subject to a governmental background check and a preemployment drug test. It typically requires successfully passing drug-screening procedures prior to being hired; thereafter subject to random and cause drug and alcohol testing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical school, associate or bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management
- All client required Certifications
- Proficiency with PlanGrid, Site Manager, AWP, and other project management software
- Ability to interpret construction schedules and Primavera P6 experience
Preference given to local candidates.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package promoting employee ownership, health, performance, and success
- Medical, dental, vision
- Short and long-term disability, life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays
- Retirement savings plan with employer match
- Employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement
Eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.
Pay
- Baltimore, MD: $40.17 - $57.39/hr.
- Fulton, MD: $42.09 - $60.12/hr.
- Washington, DC: $45.91 - $65.59/hr.
Schedule
Full-time
Locations
- United States-Virginia-Vienna
- United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC
- United States-Virginia-Glen Allen
- United States-Maryland-Baltimore
- United States-Virginia-Roanoke
- United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach
- United States-Maryland-Fulton