Construction Inspector

Celnor; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Delta Dental Insurance

Health Insurance (Sentara)

401(k) plan

Company vehicle

Phone & laptop

Professional training & certifications

Seven paid holidays

Five paid sick days

Ten paid vacation days

Mentorship & career progression

Job summary

Engineering and Testing Services, INC (ETS) in Virginia Beach is seeking a Construction Inspector with CWI to join our field team. This full‑time, on‑site role focuses on construction inspections, welding and coatings inspections, materials testing observations and thorough project documentation across active sites.

Ideal candidates have at least five years of construction inspection experience, strong knowledge of welding, coatings and concrete, and hold required certifications.

Qualifications

• Five years of construction inspection experience across roadway, bridge, utility, structural or heavy civil projects.
• Experience welding, structural steel, coatings, repairs and contractor quality control.
• Confident in reading plans, specifications and technical documents and producing inspection reports.
• Willingness to travel and hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Carry out field inspections across transportation, bridge, roadway, utility, structural, marine, municipal, industrial and heavy civil projects.
• Inspect welding, structural steel, coatings, reinforcing steel, concrete, soils, aggregates and asphalt against plans and standards.
• Complete destructive and non-destructive testing, field measurements and pay item documentation.
• Monitor contractor operations and support corrective actions to maintain quality and compliance.
• Produce daily inspection reports, photos, test records and deficiency logs.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, lab teams and agency representatives; arrange samples and testing.
• Support junior inspectors and maintain health and safety compliance.

Skills

Reading plans & specs

Report writing

Independent work

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Education

Nuclear Gauge Safety

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician

ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician

VDOT Soils & Aggregate certifications

AWS CWI

AMPP/NACE coatings

ICC

Tools

VDOT certifications

Job description

Construction Inspector

Department: Field Team

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Virginia Beach

Compensation: $30.00 - $35.00 / hour

Description

Construction Inspector with Certified Welder Experience (CWI)

Engineering and Testing Services, INC (ETS)

Engineering & Testing Services are continuing to grow, and we are looking for an experienced Construction Inspector with CWI to join our team.

ETS is a leading Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Materials Testing business supporting high-profile transportation, municipal, federal, Department of Defense, private and internationally recognised projects across Virginia and North Carolina.

We operate one of the region’s most advanced full-service geotechnical and construction materials testing laboratories, accredited by AASHTO and validated by USACE. We invest heavily in our people through ongoing training, professional certifications, modern equipment, strong technical support and an excellent benefits package.

Part of the Celnor Group Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

Job details

This is a field-based role where you will carry out construction inspections, materials testing observations, welding and coating inspections, project documentation and coordination across a variety of active construction sites.

The role would suit an experienced inspector with a strong construction background and specialist knowledge of welding, structural steel, coatings and contractor quality control. The position is not limited to welding inspections and will also include broader work involving concrete, soils, asphalt, aggregates, reinforcing steel, utilities and structural construction.

What you will do

• Carry out field inspections across transportation, bridge, roadway, utility, structural, marine, municipal, industrial and heavy civil projects.
• Inspect construction works, welding, structural steel, coatings, reinforcing steel, concrete, soils, aggregates and asphalt against approved plans, specifications and industry standards.
• Complete and document destructive and non-destructive testing, field measurements, quantities and pay items where required.
• Monitor contractor operations, identify non-conforming work and support corrective actions to maintain quality and compliance.
• Produce accurate daily inspection reports, photographs, test records, deficiency logs and wider project documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, laboratory teams, agency representatives and other stakeholders, including arranging samples and testing requirements.
• Support junior inspectors and maintain full compliance with company, project and site-specific health and safety procedures.

Who you are

• You will ideally have at least five years of construction inspection experience across roadway, bridge, utility, structural, marine, municipal, industrial or heavy civil projects.
• You will have experience in welding, structural steel, coatings, repairs, contractor quality control and construction materials testing.
• You will be confident reading plans, specifications, standards and technical documents and producing clear, accurate inspection reports.
• You will be comfortable working independently while communicating professionally with contractors, clients, engineers and agency representatives.
• You will hold a valid driver’s licence and be able to travel to project sites as required.
• You must hold Nuclear Gauge Safety, ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician, ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician and VDOT Soils and Aggregate certifications.
• AWS CWI, AMPP/NACE coatings, VDOT asphalt, WACEL, ICC, reinforced concrete, masonry or structural steel certifications would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Delta Dental Insurance for the employee, fully paid by ETS, with the option to add family members up to age 26 after 90 days.
• Sentara Health Insurance, with ETS contributing 50% of the employee cost and family coverage options available after 90 days.
• 401(k) pension plan with ETS matching contributions up to 3% annually.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.
• Company-provided mobile phone and laptop.
• Paid professional training, certifications and continuing education.
• Seven paid holidays.
• Five paid sick days.
• Ten paid vacation/PTO days.
• Exposure to technically complex and high-profile projects.
• Ongoing support, mentorship and opportunities for career progression.