Construction Inspector II — Growth, Impact, Employee-Owned

KCI; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KCI Technologies, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Construction Inspector to support highway and bridge projects in the Norfolk area. You will perform field inspections, monitor contractor work, and ensure compliance with plans, specs, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities include taking measurements, documenting daily reports, assisting with materials testing, and coordinating with senior inspectors. The role offers growth opportunities within a 100% employee-owned engineering firm focused on

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience.
• Highschool or GED required.
• Ability to understand construction plans, specifications, and procedures.
• Demonstrate basic math skills, including geometry and trigonometry.
• Possess the ability to read, write, and communicate fluently.
• Work effectively as a team member and complete daily reports by hand and computer.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and monitor fieldwork on highways, roadways, and water/land bridge construction.
• Verifies construction of roadway and highway to be in compliance with drawings, specifications and standards.
• Advises contractors of deficiencies, issues, noncompliance and references documents for conclusions.
• Takes field measurements of materials placed and records production and test results.
• Performs materials testing such as nuclear gauge soil and aggregate density.
• Reviews placement of and performs materials tests on concrete deliveries.
• Reviews and inspects asphalt and concrete roadways and bridge decks.
• Reviews lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using survey equipment.
• Oversees erosion/siltation controls and traffic control devices.
• Prepares daily diaries, inspection checklists and materials testing forms.
• Receives material delivery tickets for compliance and submission to contractor.
• Takes assignments from Quality Control Lead and Senior Inspectors.
• Other duties to support quality of construction inspection and testing.
• Track deficiencies and nonconformance and their corrective actions.

Skills

0-2 years experience

High school diploma

Read and understand plans

Mathematics basics

Fluent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Highschool/GED

Job description

KCI Technologies, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Construction Inspector to support highway and bridge projects in the Norfolk area. You will perform field inspections, monitor contractor work, and ensure compliance with plans, specs, and safety requirements.

Responsibilities include taking measurements, documenting daily reports, assisting with materials testing, and coordinating with senior inspectors. The role offers growth opportunities within a 100% employee-owned engineering firm focused on