Construction Inspector

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Construction Inspector, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring quality control and contractor compliance for roadway construction projects. This exciting position involves daily inspections, coordination with contractors, and preparation of detailed reports. You will work on diverse projects that enhance community infrastructure, all while collaborating with a passionate team dedicated to improving transportation experiences. With opportunities for travel and fieldwork, this role offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the quality of construction projects in the region.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Family Leave

Short-term/Long-term Disability Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Program

Paid Holidays

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Qualifications

• Basic skills in math, drafting, and science are essential.
• Must possess various VDOT certifications for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction projects to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Generate reports and document inspection findings.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Mathematics

Drafting

Science

Education

Technical degree/diploma/certificate

3 years of experience in construction

Tools

Site Manager

Project Wise

Job description

Construction Inspector - ( 2500017K )

Description

We create the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Come join our Construction Management Team and work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique projects.

Your Opportunity

Your role is to work with general supervision and direction on average sized projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the guidance of a Construction Manager. You will be responsible for daily inspection efforts on multiple complex, large, and/or diverse projects in order to ensure contractor’s operations comply with project plans, specifications, and contract documents. You will prepare sketches and assemble data for Responsible Charge Engineer to utilize when making changes to the project. This position has the potential to involve travel outside of the Richmond, VA area. Other potential locations may be along the Blue Ridge Parkway, as well as the areas of Culpeper and Staunton, Virginia.

Your Key Responsibilities

1. Construction Inspector as a representative of the client to ensure quality control and contractor compliance for roadway construction projects of varying complexity.
2. Coordinate work and inspections with contractor’s representative, client personnel and other stakeholders.
3. Generate reports of conditions found during inspection activities, notifies Construction Management of significant problems and completes documentation necessary to attest to satisfactory completion of inspection or test activities.
4. Prepares and reviews reports for preparation of entries into Site Manager / Project Wise and is able to properly document materials as well as other test reports for materials.
5. Inspects installation of construction feature, measures dimensions, and calculates quantities.
6. Examines construction materials, checking to see if they meet specifications.
7. Review plans, specifications, requests for information, submittals, construction schedules, shop drawings and pay applications (QA/QC).
8. Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

1. Basic skills in math, drafting, and science.
2. Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
3. Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the team.
4. Effectively communicates project issues with contractor, project team and clients.
5. Must possess the following certifications:
6. VDOT Soils and Aggregate
7. VDOT Asphalt Field Levels I and II
8. VDOT Slurry Seal
9. VDOT Surface Treatment
10. Nuclear Density Safety
11. 10 Hour Safety (OSHA)
12. VDOT Pavement Markings
13. VDOT Flagger Certification
14. VDOT Work Zone Traffic Control – Intermediate Level

Education and Experience

1. Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and construction experience.
2. Minimum of 3 years of experience.
3. Demonstrated experience in VDOT procedures and policies.

Position will primarily require field work which may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. This position has the potential to involve travel outside of the Richmond, VA area.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Virginia-Richmond

Organization : BC-2026 Transpt-US Southeast Infrastructure

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Mar 19, 2025, 11:56:31 AM

Req ID: 2500017K