Construction Inspector

Wallace Montgomery; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallace Montgomery is seeking a Construction Inspector to perform field inspections and document construction and maintenance projects across Maryland. The role requires travel, testing soils and materials, and maintaining accurate reports.

Ideal candidates will hold a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and be willing to obtain required certifications. The position entails coordinating traffic control and supporting change orders as projects progress.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Willingness to travel statewide and work night shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of construction and maintenance projects.
• Conduct tests on soils, asphalt, concrete, aggregates, bituminous products, metal products and coatings.
• Maintain Inspector's Daily Reports (IDR) and daily progress photos.
• Complete Force Account records and reconcile pay quantities on progress payments.
• Participate in traffic control activities and attend meetings; assist in change orders and CPM schedule reviews.

Skills

Field inspections

Documentation and reporting

Traffic control coordination

Safety awareness

Quality assurance

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Inspection tools

Job description

Summary

Construction Inspectors inspect, observe, and document construction and maintenance projects; performing tests on soils and materials. Work is performed under the supervision of a Project Engineer. In most cases, an Inspectors day to day direct supervisor may be a client's direct employee. Under the MDOT organization, Construction Inspectors have many categories that range from TET 1 to a TET 5, TE 1 to TE 5, and TEM 1&2. Under Baltimore City organization, Construction Inspectors have many categories that range from PWI 1 to 3 and CPS 1 to 3. Under County and other local government agencies, Construction Inspectors have many categories that range from an entry level inspector to a senior inspector. All Inspectors are required to travel and be available to work in any part of the State, subject to change of assignments, as work requires. We work when the contractor works. Inspectors are required to have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Inspectors must also be able to work night shift when required.

Essential Functions

• Performs field inspections of construction and maintenance projects and of existing roadways, structures and facilities.
• Conducts and/or observe and document test on soils, asphalt, concrete, aggregates, bituminous products, metal products and industrial coatings.
• Responds to Districts Office’s data requests.
• Participated in traffic control activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Obtain the following MARTCP certifications: Concrete, Soils & Aggregates, HMA, and Pavement Markings.
• Obtain the MDE Responsible Personnel Card (RPC), SHA Yellow Card, and MDOT Temporary Traffic Control Manager Card.
• Fill out the Inspector's Daily Report (IDR) which memorializes all labor, equipment, and material used on the project each day.
• Maintain daily progress photos of the work.
• Fill out Force Account records when there is an unresolved change, but the changed work still must be performed.
• Maintain a Sketchbook that contains contains a variety of construction documentation.
• Participate in the reconciliation of pay quantities on progress payments submitted by the Contractor.
• Attend all meetings, as needed and appropriate.
• When appropriate, participate in change order negotiations.
• When appropriate, participate in CPM schedule meetings.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

High School Diploma / GED required

Valid Drivers License

Wallace Montgomery maintains a drug free workplace and we are an equal opportunity employer.