Construction Inspector - Roanoke, VA

Wallace Montgomery; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallace Montgomery is seeking a Construction Inspector to join our Roanoke-area team in Virginia. Inspectors field-check construction projects, document materials testing, and work under a Project Engineer's supervision.

Travel across the state is common, with night shifts possible as required. Responsibilities include testing soils and materials, maintaining daily reports and progress photos, and participating in meetings and change orders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• VDOT experience or certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs field inspections of construction and maintenance projects on roadways, structures and facilities.
• Conducts and documents tests on soils, asphalt, concrete, aggregates, bituminous products, metal products and coatings.
• Responds to data requests from stakeholders.
• Participates in traffic control activities.
• Attends meetings and supports change order/CPM discussions as needed.

Skills

Field inspections

Soil testing

Documentation

Travel required

Night shift availability

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

VDOT Certifications: Soil & Aggregate Compaction

VDOT Certifications: Asphalt Field Level I & II

VDOT Certifications: Hydraulic Cement Concrete Field

VDOT Certifications: Pavement Marking

VDOT Certifications: Slurry Surfacing

VDOT Certifications: Flagger

VDOT Certifications: Erosion & Sediment Control Inspection

VDOT Certifications: Stormwater Management (Inspector)

VDOT Certifications: Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control

VDOT Certifications: GRIT (Guardrail)

Nuclear Gauge Safety Training

10 Hour OSHA Safety Training

Job description

Summary

Wallace Montgomery is looking for a Construction Inspector to join our team and project in Roanoke, Virginia. Construction Inspectors inspect, observe, and document construction and maintenance projects; performing tests on soils and materials. Work is performed under the supervision of a Project Engineer. In most cases, an Inspector's day to day direct supervisor may be a client's direct employee. Construction Inspectors have many categories that range from an entry level inspector to a senior inspector. All Inspectors are required to travel and be available to work in any part of the State, subject to change of assignments, as work requires. We work when the contractor works. Inspectors are required to have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Inspectors must also be able to work night shift when required.

Essential Functions

include the following.

• Performs field inspections of construction and maintenance projects and of existing roadways, structures and facilities.
• Conducts and/or observe and document test on soils, asphalt, concrete, aggregates, bituminous products, metal products and industrial coatings.
• Responds to data requests.
• Participated in traffic control activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Obtain the following VDOT Certifications
  • Soil and Aggregate Compaction
  • Asphalt Field Level I & II
  • Hydraulic Cement Concrete Field
  • Pavement Marking
  • Slurry Surfacing
  • Flagger Certification
  • Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection
  • Stormwater Management (Inspector) Certification
  • Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control
  • GRIT (Guardrail Certification)
• Obtain the Nuclear Gauge Safety Training and the 10 Hour OSHA Safety Training.
• Fill out the Inspector's Daily Report (IDR) which memorializes all labor, equipment, and material used on the project each day.
• Maintain daily progress photos of the work.
• Fill out Force Account records when there is an unresolved change, but the changed work still must be performed.
• Maintain a Sketchbook that contains a variety of construction documentation.
• Participate in the reconciliation of pay quantities on progress payments submitted by the Contractor.
• Attend all meetings, as needed and appropriate.
• When appropriate, participate in change order negotiations.
• When appropriate, participate in CPM schedule meetings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• Valid driver's license
• VDOT experience or certifications preferred