Construction Inspector - DC/MD/VA

Jamison Professional Services, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm is currently seeking a qualified Construction Inspector in Washington, DC. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating contractor performance and serving as an escort for inspection teams. Candidates should have relevant technical experience, including familiarity with construction standards. This position offers competitive working hours and is contingent upon passing background checks.

Qualifications

• Graduate from trade school and 8 years’ experience or equivalent.
• Technical inspection experience is required based on education level.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate contractor's performance and recognize changed site conditions.
• Serve as WMATA escort for field inspection teams.
• Prepare draft letters for Authority Representative.

Skills

Construction and technical inspection experience

Field inspection skills

Familiarity with regulations and quality standards

Education

Trade school graduate with 8 years experience

High school diploma with 12 years field experience

College degree in related technical or engineering courses with 4 years experience

Tools

Digital camera

Laptop

Radio

Cell phone

Job description

Jamison Professional Services, Inc. (Jamison) is currently seeking a qualified and motivated candidate for the position of Construction Inspector.

Job Title

Construction Inspector

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

WMATA is undergoing a multi-year Strategic Transformation to deliver safer, more reliable, and customer-focused transit across the Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia region. Guided by the "Your Metro, The Way Forward" Strategic Transformation Plan, WMATA is aligning its operations, technology, organizational structure, and capital investments to meet evolving customer needs, improve efficiency, and strengthen regional mobility. This transformation addresses changes in ridership patterns, growing customer expectations, new transportation competitors, and budget challenges intensified by the Covid-19 pandemic. The initiative enhances cross-department collaboration, modernizes processes, and supports long-term sustainability and trusted service for the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Maintains familiarity with plans/drawings, specifications, regulations, contractor’s schedule and plan, safety standards, approved working drawings, trade industry quality standards and codes, in order to evaluate the contractor’s performance with respect to thereto and recognize when a probable changed site condition exists.
• Serves as WMATA escort for field inspection teams through job site(s) and Bus/Rail operating facilities.
• Prepares draft letters for the Authority Representative relative to matters of technical expertise.
• Uses electronic tools (including but not limited to digital camera, laptop, radio, cell phone) in the performance of duties.

Required and Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Graduate from trade school and 8 years’ experience; or, graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate and 12 years field experience in related discipline; or, graduation from college in related technical or engineering courses and 4 years field experience in related discipline.
• Construction and/or technical inspection experience in areas of assigned responsibilities is required; level required dependent on education level reached.

Location

Washington, DC / Alexandria, VA / Silver Spring, MD

Schedule

Standard hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one (1) hour unpaid lunch break. However, the COTR may request temporary services for periods in excess of a seven and one half (7.5) hour day or a thirty‑seven and one‑half hour (37.5) hour week. Temporary personnel working six (6) hours or more are required to take a one‑half hour unpaid lunch break. Overtime: Hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours in one week is considered overtime work; all overtime must be approved by the COTR in advance.

Clearance Level Required

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing any required background checks, in accordance with applicable law.

EEO Statement

Jamison affords equal employment opportunity to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity, or sexual orientation. No unethical harassment or discrimination will be tolerated.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted through our application system at https://www.jps-online.com/apply-now