Transportation Construction Inspector

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee‑owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News‑Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

About the role

The Virginia Construction Management Team is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector to apply standard inspection procedures to ongoing activities during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, and conformance to plans, specifications, and codes.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g., H‑1B, F‑1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications, and construction methods to ensure compliance with legal requirements and safety regulations.
• Perform routine tests on concrete, soils, and other materials.
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades, and/or pavement to ensure compliance with plans and codes.
• Gather and maintain record documents.
• Make field notes and computations.

Nonessential Functions

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Computer proficiency.
• Active driver’s license.
• Successful completion of JMT’s Motor Vehicle screening.

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience).
• 1–4 years of roadway construction inspection experience.

Preferred Experience

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Client‑requested certifications (VDOT: Soils & Aggregate, Asphalt I & II, Pavement Marking, GRIT; DEQ: E&S and SWM Inspector; Intermediate Workzone; Nuclear Safety; ACI‑Concrete Field Tech).

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in the field.
• Extensive bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting/carrying objects up to 25 lb as needed.
• Work may be conducted outdoors in heat, cold, wet/humid, or dry/arid conditions.

Pay

Compensation is $30.00 – $36.00 per hour, based on experience, education, and certifications. The range is an estimate; actual salary may vary.

Benefits

• Paid Leave Time
• Paid Holidays
• Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
• Excellent 401(k) retirement plan
• Education reimbursement program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost to the employee