Construction Inspector

Mead & Hunt, Inc; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

401K with Company Match

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Schedules

Employee-Owned Firm

Job summary

Mead & Hunt in Columbia, MD is seeking a Construction Inspector to provide inspection services for transportation construction projects, ensuring work and materials meet the proposal, plans, and specifications. Responsibilities include measurements, calculations, and documenting progress; travel across the state is required with a valid driver’s license.

The ideal candidate holds required certifications and appropriate education, with additional roadway and plan-reading experience.

Qualifications

• Two applicable certifications are required.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Construction Management (or related field) with relevant experience; or four years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering plans and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspection services for transportation construction projects.
• Ensure all work and materials comply with proposal, plans, and specifications.
• Perform calculations, take measurements, and verify weights/volumes as needed.
• Plot/cross sections and prepare as-builts during progress of the project.
• Perform materials testing and document inspected work daily.

Skills

SHA Yellow Card

MARTCP certification

Roadway Construction experience

Reading engineering plans

Reading technical reports

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field

Associate's Degree in Construction Management or related field

No degree, 4+ years relevant experience

Job description

Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm. Our planning, design and construction services are available to clients across a wide variety of sectors. From architecture, food/beverage processing, and federal to transportation, water infrastructure and more, our unique methodologies deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that elevate clients and communities.

Here at Mead & Hunt, our culture is about taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. We are a flexible company that believes in giving back to our communities. We are employee-owned and support initiatives through our various employee programs. We invest in our employees and build relationships that last.

Mead & Hunt has an exceptional opportunity for highly motivated construction inspectors for projects in Columbia, MD.

A Construction Inspector will be responsible for providing inspection services for transportation construction projects. They ensure all work and materials used are in compliance with the proposal, plans, and specifications. They may perform required calculations, take measurements, and verify weights and volumes as needed. They may plot and run cross sections and prepare "as builds" during progress of the project. They may perform materials testing. They will document inspected work daily.

This position requires heavy lifting, working outside in a variety of conditions on a regular basis, and ability to perform work independently. Travel to construction sites throughout the state is an essential function of this position; a valid driver's license is required. Extended hours and overnight stays may be required.

The successful candidate will hold at least two applicable certifications, and one of the following:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field
• -OR- An Associate's Degree in Construction Management or related field AND two (2) years of relevant experience
• -OR- If no degree, at least four (4) years of relevant experience

The ideal candidate will have any/all of the following:

• Associate's Degree in related field preferred
• SHA Yellow Card certification
• MARTCP certification
• Roadway Construction experience
• Experience reading engineering plans
• Experience reading and understanding technical reports

Why Mead & Hunt?

• Strong Company Culture
• Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities
• Employee-Owned Firm
• Flexible Schedules
• Diverse Skillsets, One Company
• Impressive Benefits Package

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

Hourly Rate Range: $30.00 to $35.00 - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.