Construction Inspector

ZipRecruiter; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation engineering firm is seeking a Construction Inspector to oversee highway construction projects in Virginia. The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of experience and a strong understanding of VDOT standards. Responsibilities include monitoring contractor work, ensuring compliance with plans, and maintaining detailed project records. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a generous 401(k) match and comprehensive health insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous 401(k) match

Discretionary annual merit-based bonus and raises

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of highway construction inspection experience.
• Knowledge of VDOT standards and specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor work for quality control and compliance.
• Inspect excavations, drainage, and road surfaces.
• Maintain comprehensive project records.

Skills

Quality control

Communication

Mathematics

Education

Relevant certifications related to asphalt, concrete, pavement, or inspection

Tools

Construction management software

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Job Description

About PSI

PSI is a fast-growing full-service transportation engineering firm with three decades of delivering award-winning, innovative engineering services to governments at all levels, public agencies, and private clients. Our team of diverse professional engineers, planners, researchers, and software developers combine practical experience and cutting-edge technology to solve operational and design issues facing our communities' transportation systems.

Who We Are:

Precision Systems, Inc. (PSI) embraces technology in design. PSI is a transportation engineering consulting company serving public and private organizations in the D.C., Northern Virginia, and Maryland regions. We provide services such as roadway and intersection design, construction management and inspection, signal and street lighting design, traffic analysis and reporting, crash analysis and countermeasure design, software development, data management, and more.

Who You Are:

We are seeking to hire a Construction Inspector with knowledge and experience of construction standards and practices. The ideal candidate will have 3–7 years of experience performing construction inspection within Virginia, including work for VDOT. The Construction Inspector will oversee all phases of highway construction and maintenance projects, ensuring quality in accordance with plans and specifications, and contributing to a safe, efficient transportation system.

Responsibilities:

1. Monitor contractor work to ensure quality control and contract compliance for roadway, structure, and bridge construction/maintenance projects of routine to moderate complexity under the supervision of a Construction Manager or designee on VDOT projects.
2. Inspect and monitor contractual field work including excavations, drainage, road surfaces, and structures.
3. Document contractor's daily production rates.
4. Coordinate work and inspection phases with contractor’s superintendent and agency personnel.
5. Observe, document, and communicate with contractors regarding completion of all project elements, including identifying non-compliant work; take field measurements of pay items.
6. Review placement and perform tests on construction materials.
7. Review lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard survey and engineering equipment.
8. Oversee and enforce installation of erosion/siltation controls, work zones, and traffic control devices.
9. Recommend changes to construction plans to address field conditions or achieve cost savings.
10. Maintain comprehensive project records including daily diaries, materials notebooks, as-built plans, pay quantity records, and monthly estimates.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of highway construction inspection experience and working knowledge of:

• Roadway, structure, and bridge construction/maintenance/repair/rehabilitation methods, materials, standards, and specifications.
• VDOT standards, manuals, and specifications.
• Relevant certifications related to asphalt, concrete, pavement, or inspection.
• Construction plans, symbols, and terminology.
• Environmental, safety, and EEOC regulations.
• Construction management software and Microsoft Office suite.
• Mathematics including algebra and geometry.

The candidate should also be able to:

• Read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Apply mathematical formulas for minor field adjustments.
• Maintain detailed records and perform materials testing.
• Communicate effectively with team members and the public.

Note: Various certifications may be required depending on the specific tasks assigned. Completion of the Inspector Trainee program may substitute for one year of experience.

Note: The pay rate for this position is subject to the maximum hourly rate listed in the current CEI Classification Hourly Rate Pay Limitations Memorandum.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Precision Systems is committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or protected veteran status.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Generous 401(k) match
• Discretionary annual merit-based bonus and raises
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance
• And more!

PSI is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on various protected statuses including race, religion, gender, age, disability, and veteran status.