Transportation Construction Inspector (Full-Time)

About the role

This position involves on-site compliance inspection, quality assurance, and progress monitoring for transportation construction projects, with a focus on VDOT or other DOT experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides on-site compliance inspection, quality assurance, and progress monitoring for conformance to plans, contracts, specifications, and codes.
• Communicates with and advises contractors of discrepancies and necessary corrective actions to conform to plans and specifications.
• Maintains project records, including daily diaries documenting contractor work performed.
• Prepares reports involving basic algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric calculations and associated sketches.
• Checks materials and material documents to verify testing; sends additional samples to client or testing laboratories as required.
• Assists with review of payment applications, final inspections, and creation of punchlists.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with clients, contractors, the public, property owners, stakeholders, and team members.
• Ensures highway work zones and traffic control comply with current standards.
• Performs materials testing, basic surveying, and administrative duties (e.g., daily timesheet, expense reports, mileage reports).
• Works outdoors in various weather conditions, stands/sits as needed, climbs ladders, works at heights, and navigates uneven terrain safely.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Construction work experience with a basic understanding of transportation project means and methods, particularly VDOT or other DOT experience.
• Experience inspecting projects such as roadway widening, intersection improvements, signalization, bridges, roadway maintenance, streetscape, and utilities.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check, DMV driving record check, reference verification, and work history check.
• OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour certification (or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire).
• Working knowledge of basic mathematics (algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric computations).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, internet navigation, and web-based tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Construction-related training or coursework in road/bridge construction, civil engineering, materials, or tools.
• VDOT certifications such as Intermediate Work Zone Protection, Asphalt Field Level I and II, Soils and Aggregate, Pavement Marking, Nuclear Gauge Safety, Guard Rail Inspector Training, ACI Concrete, or DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control/Stormwater Management.
• Other relevant certifications (e.g., WACEL, ICC, NICET, MARTCP).

Pay

Base hourly rate: $30.00 to $36.00. Actual compensation determined based on work location, qualifications, experience, skills, and relevant education or training.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with semi-annual bonus opportunities.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedules.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits (for individual).
• Health Savings Account with company contribution.
• 401(k)/Roth 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance and student loan reimbursement.
• Numerous training and professional development opportunities.
• Wellness program and fitness program reimbursement.