Construction Inspector

JMT; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Virginia Beach is seeking a Construction Inspector to ensure compliance with plans and safety regulations during construction. This role involves reviewing plans, performing tests, and maintaining documentation, suitable for candidates with field inspection experience.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of roadway construction inspection experience is required.
• Certifications may be preferred, which would enhance qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret construction plans for compliance.
• Perform tests on materials like concrete and soil.
• Measure dimensions and verify alignment and levels.

Skills

Strong computer proficiency

Active driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

Construction Inspector

Construction Management/Inspection - Transportation

Virginia Beach, VA • ID: 23557 • Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,400 professionals. We provide a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients across the United States. JMT is ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Our Virginia Beach Construction Management Team is seeking a Construction Inspector. The successful candidate will apply standard inspection procedures during and after construction to ensure structural quality, safety, and conformance to plans, specifications, and codes. This position is not eligible for employer sponsorship, except for TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications, and construction methods to ensure compliance with legal requirements and safety regulations.
• Perform routine tests on concrete, soils, and other materials.
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, elevation of structures, fixtures, grades, and pavement to ensure compliance with plans and codes.
• Gather and maintain record documents.
• Make field notes and perform computations.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Strong computer proficiency.
• Active driver's license.
• Must pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted with experience).
• 1-4 years of roadway construction inspection experience.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management preferred.
• Client-requested certifications preferred.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field. Ability to perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Work may be outside in heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, or arid conditions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.