Construction Inspector

Wallace,-Montgomery-; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallace Montgomery seeks a Construction Inspector for Virginia projects. You will perform field inspections, document tests on soils and materials, and travel across the state to support road construction and maintenance efforts.

Night shifts may be required, along with maintaining comprehensive records and photos. The role requires a valid driver's license and VDOT-related certifications, with supervision under a Project Engineer.

Qualifications

• Performs field inspections of construction and maintenance projects.
• Conducts and documents tests on soils, asphalt, concrete, aggregates, and related products.
• Maintains daily reports, progress photos, and change records.
• Must travel statewide and be available for night shifts when required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and observe construction projects and roadways; document conditions.
• Coordinate with engineers/contractors; participate in meetings as needed.
• Prepare and maintain Inspector's Daily Reports (IDR) and rate quantities for progress payments.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards on site.

Skills

Attention to detail

Field inspections

Documentation

Report writing

Time management

Night shift readiness

Travel flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Soil & Aggregate Certification

Asphalt Field I & II

Concrete Field Certification

Pavement Marking Certification

Slurry Surfacing Certification

Flagger Certification

Erosion & Sediment Control Inspection

Stormwater Management Certification

Guardrail Certification (GRIT)

Nuclear Gauge Safety Training

OSHA 10-hour Safety Training

Job description

SummaryWallace Montgomery is seeking a Construction Inspector to join the Virginia team! Construction Inspectors inspect, observe, and document construction and maintenance projects. They are also responsible for performing tests on soils & materials. Work is performed under the supervision of a Project Engineer. In most cases, an Inspector's day to day direct supervisor may be a client's direct employee. 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: include the following.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 data requests.Participated in traffic control activities.Other duties as assigned.Obtain the following VDOT CertificationsSoil and Aggregate CompactionAsphalt Field Level I & IIHydraulic Cement Concrete FieldPavement MarkingSlurry SurfacingFlagger CertificationCertification for Erosion and Sediment Control InspectionStormwater Management (Inspector) CertificationIntermediate Work Zone Traffic ControlGRIT (Guardrail Certification)Obtain the Nuclear Gauge Safety Training and the 10 Hour OSHA Safety Training.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 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:High school diploma/GEDValid driver's licenseVDOT experience or certifications preferred