Construction Inspector

stvinc; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

STV is seeking a Construction Inspector II to join our Transportation division to oversee roadway, bridge, and transit construction projects in the Washington, DC Metro area. You will monitor contractor performance, ensure safety, and perform QC/QA testing on-site.

The role requires at least 2 years in CM/CEI with ABET accreditation, plus certifications in Concrete Field, Soil & Aggregate, Asphalt Field, Work Zone Traffic Control, and OSHA-30. Travel and field work are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of CM or CEI experience with an ABET‑accredited degree.
• Must obtain the listed certifications within 6 months of starting employment.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and be able to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Monitors contractor compliance with plans and specifications.
• Ensures contractor adherence to project safety.
• Checks and verifies layouts and interprets construction plans and specs.
• Performs on-site material testing and sampling (QC/QA).
• Prepares daily inspection reports.
• Serves as lead inspector for small projects ($5M or less) and assists Project Manager as needed.

Skills

Construction inspection

On-site testing

Safety compliance

Travel readiness

Field documentation

Education

Associate of Applied Science

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Tools

Concrete field testing

Soil & aggregate testing

Asphalt field testing

Intermediate work zone traffic control

OSHA 30-hour

Job description

STV is an award-winning national leader consistently ranking among the country's top firms in transportation, bridges, highways, mass transit and rail, and construction and program management. More than 100 years old, the firm provides comprehensive architectural, engineering, planning, environmental, and construction management services for public and private sector clients. Our success is the direct result of our employees' commitment to innovation and quality across more than 40 offices and over 3500 people nationwide.

We currently have an opening for a Construction Inspector II in our Transportation division to work on roadway, bridge, and transit-related construction projects to better service our clients in the Washington, DC Metro area.

Responsibilities

Performs construction inspection activities on roadway, bridge, and transit-related construction projects. More specifically:

• Monitors contractor compliance with plans and specifications
• Ensures contractor adherence to project safety
• Checks and verifies layouts
• Reads and interprets construction plans and technical specifications
• Performs (QC) and/or monitors (QA) on-site material testing and sampling
• Performs measurement and documentation of completed quantities of work
• Prepares daily inspection reports
• Serves as the lead/only inspector for small projects (construction value of $5M or less)
• Assists Project Manager and Resident Engineer with other field assignments as needed

Typical assignments will include roadway, bridge, railroad, and local transit (bus and rail) construction projects. This position requires frequent contact: with engineers and agency personnel to discuss and resolve field construction issues and to obtain technical guidance in specialty areas of engineering and inspections; with the contractor to schedule and coordinate project inspection and resolve problems; with local government and law enforcement agencies to explain work under construction and coordinate traffic control; with suppliers to monitor receipt of materials; with utility companies to coordinate relocation and installation; and with the public to provide information and resolve issues.

The position will receive supervision from a Project Manager and/or Resident Engineer and assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

Candidate must provide his/her own vehicle, hold a hold a valid state driver's license and clean driving record. Daily travel to project site will be required. Overnight travel is not expected but may be necessary on a limited basis. Candidate must have the ability to lift 50 pounds, traverse rough terrain, walk, or stand for extended periods of time while performing manual tasks, and work outdoors during all types of weather. Candidates may be required to work nights and weekends for specific periods of time.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of construction management (CM) or construction engineering and inspection (CEI) experience with an Associate of Applied Science OR bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field of study from an ABET accredited university.

Applicant must possess the following certifications:

• Concrete Field (VDOT, ACI Conc. Field Level I, or NICET Level II)
• Soil & Aggregate Compaction (VDOT or NICET LEVEL II)
• Asphalt Field Level I & II (VDOT)
• Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control & Flagger (VDOT)
• 30 Hour OSHA Safety Training

The applicant must acquire the following certifications (at no cost to the candidate) within 6 months of beginning employment, as schedule permits for the following areas:

• Pavement Marking (VDOT)
• Surface Treatment (VDOT)
• Slurry Surfacing (VDOT)
• GRIT (VDOT)
• Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector (Virginia DEQ)
• Stormwater Management Inspector (Virginia DEQ)
• Nuclear Gauge Safety Training (NRC Recognized Provider)
• RR RWP (WMATA, CSX, NS)

Desired Skills

• Experience with VDOT and DDOT and knowledge of their Roadway and Bridge standards and specifications
• Railroad / Transit Experience (CSX and/or NS / WMATA VRE)
• Experience with local utility agencies surrounding DC
• Environmental permit compliance inspection experience preferred, including knowledge of SWPPP, Pollution Prevention, Spill Containment Plans, C-107 process, VDOT's VSMP, ESCCC, and MS4 programs

Compensation Range

$71,183.00 - $80,890.00

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Me