Construction Inspector

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. is looking for a Construction Inspector to join their Virginia Beach team. The role involves applying inspection procedures during and after construction, ensuring structural quality and safety compliance.

Ideal candidates should have 1-4 years of experience in Roadway Construction Inspection, a valid driver's license, and strong computer skills. This position requires fieldwork in varying weather conditions and physical capabilities.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of Roadway Construction Inspection Experience.
• Client Requested certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods.
• Perform routine tests on concrete, soils and other materials.
• Measure dimensions and verify compliance to plans and codes.
• Gathers and maintains record documents.
• Makes field notes and computations.

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

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT's Virginia Beach Construction Management Team is seeking a Construction Inspector. The successful candidate will apply standard inspection procedures to ongoing activities during and after construction for structural quality, general safety and conformance to plans, specifications and codes.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
• Performs routine tests on concrete, soils and other materials
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes.
• Gathers and maintains record documents
• Makes field notes and computations

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Strong Computer proficiency
• Active driver's license
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for 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 extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

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