Transportation Construction Inspector (Full-Time)

Who We Are Looking For

Experience: Progressive experience inspecting construction work activities of similar type to assigned projects, demonstrating increasing responsibility.

Experience across sectors such as federal, municipal, K-12 school, higher education, transportation, and ports or marina projects.

Background monitoring and inspecting multiple construction operations including buildings, highways, roads, or bridges.

Exposure to DOT-specific and horizontal construction environments, including grading, paving, demolitions, special design bridge projects, signal projects, signing projects, coating projects, and utility projects.

Education/Knowledge

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED); or significant years of experience in engineering, architecture, or a skilled craft in the construction industry; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Working mathematics including algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric computations based on field measurements.

Construction-related training and experience demonstrating ability to perform duties.

Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, email, internet navigation, web-based tools, and specialized equipment.

Client or MBP construction management information systems such as AWP, SiteManager, HICAM, or MBP’s OnTrack system, or ability to learn within one month of hire.

Construction and inspection materials, methods, and tools utilized in construction, repair, or renovation work being monitored and inspected.

Multiple construction operations and associated field practices.

Preferred Certifications

• OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification (required or obtained within 3 months of hire).
• Certification(s) from at least one or more of the following: State DOT (as appropriate), WACEL, ICC, NICET, CMAA, NACE, or MARTCP.
• Certifications preferred for horizontal construction (as appropriate for the DOT-specific project): Soil, Aggregate, Asphalt, Concrete, Nuclear Testing, Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection, Traffic Control, and E & S Control.
• Additional certifications preferred: Certified Construction Manager (CCM); Construction Manager in Training (CMIT).

Skills and Abilities

• Independently implement quality control procedures.
• Understand and track project schedules.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret statistical data.
• Provide technical supervision, leadership, and training to other inspectors.
• Identify potential problems and derive recommended solutions from past experiences.
• Use computers (including Microsoft Office) and specialized equipment.
• Read and interpret construction plans and contract specifications for assigned inspection work.
• Apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine field adjustments.
• Communicate inspection issues effectively and responsibly (verbal and written) with contractors, owners, subcontractors, and team members.
• Use surveying and measurement tools effectively for inspection duties (e.g., survey levels, transits, four-foot levels, lock levels, measuring tapes, measuring wheels, straight edges, and other tools as necessary).
• Obtain and maintain industry certifications specific to assigned duties.
• Stand and sit as needed on project work sites; climb ladders; work at heights; and work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions.
• Safely navigate construction work sites with uneven terrain.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Travel and drive regularly.