Construction Inspector

EXP Services Inc.

Charleston (WV)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

health insurance
vacation time
401(k) retirement benefits

Job summary

EXP Services Inc. invites you to join our construction inspection team in West Virginia. You will monitor highway projects, review plans, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance on site.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Civil Engineering or related field, 1–3 years of inspection experience, strong communication, and a valid driver’s license with willingness to travel. WVDOH certification or ability to obtain within six months is required.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • 1–3 years in construction inspection or QC.
  • Knowledge of construction materials and regulations.
  • Strong communication and teamwork.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel.
  • WVDOH certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct on-site inspections to ensure plans, specs and regulations are met.
  • Monitor progress and document findings through reports and field notes.
  • Identify safety concerns or deviations from project requirements.
  • Perform material testing and verify compliance with specifications.
  • Ensure compliance with state, local and federal codes and environmental regs.
  • Collaborate with contractors, engineers and project managers to address issues.
  • Review blueprints and contract documents to confirm alignment.
  • Inspect grading, drainage, concrete, asphalt, utilities and structures.
  • Document daily activities, weather, and site challenges.
  • Participate in progress meetings and suggest quality improvements.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Field testing procedures
Inspection software

Job description

At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Construction Inspector.
Your work environment at EXP

In this role, you will play a key part in monitoring and evaluating highway construction projects to ensure compliance with design plans, industry standards, and safety regulations. You will work closely with contractors, engineers, and government agencies to uphold quality and regulatory requirements. The Ideal candidate must possess an excellent knowledge of construction practices and procedures including interpretation of contract plans, special provisions, specifications, combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The candidate shall have a working knowledge of state and federal standards, specifications, Traffic Control manual, materials certification, materials testing procedures, as well as being certified by the WVDOH for sampling and testing aggregate, Portland cement concrete, bituminous concrete, compaction testing and possess, and nuclear certifications in the State of West Virginia.

Construction Inspection positions include:
Level I-Transportation Engineering Technician – Trainee (TRETTR)
Level II – Transportation Engineering Technician–Associate (TRETAS)
Level III-Transportation Engineering Technician (TRET)
Level IV-Transportation Engineering Technician-Senior (TRETSR)
Level V-Transportation Engineering Technologist (TRETCNO)

The candidate must be a WVDOH TRET Certified or able to obtain certification within 6 months per guideline included in the link below.

https://transportation.wv.gov/highways/wvtret/Documents/Qualifications%20and%20Guidelines%20December%2018%2c%202024.pdf

What a day at EXP has in store for you
  • Conduct on-site inspections to ensure construction activities comply with approved plans, specifications, and regulations.
  • Monitor construction progress and document findings through reports, photographs, and field notes.
  • Identify and report deficiencies, safety concerns, or deviations from project requirements.
  • Perform material testing and verify that materials used meet project specifications.
  • Ensure compliance with state, local, and federal construction codes and environmental regulations.
  • Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and project managers to address issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Review and interpret blueprints, specifications, and contract documents to confirm project alignment.
  • Conduct inspections for grading, drainage, concrete, asphalt, utilities, and structural elements.
  • Document daily activities, including work completed, weather conditions, and site challenges.
  • Participate in progress meetings and provide recommendations for improving construction quality and efficiency.
What your experience looks like
  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in construction inspection or quality control.
  • Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and industry regulations.
  • Experience with field testing procedures and quality assurance techniques.
  • Familiarity with construction inspection software and reporting tools.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
  • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites.

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including

  • health insurance
  • vacation time
  • 401(k) retirement benefits
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