Construction Inspector - Roanoke, VA

Wallace Montgomery; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Construction Inspectors to join their team. This role involves inspecting and documenting construction and maintenance projects while working closely under the supervision of a Project Engineer. Inspectors will be responsible for conducting tests on various materials, maintaining detailed reports, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and a valid driver's license, and be ready to travel throughout the state. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the quality of infrastructure projects!

Qualifications

• Inspectors must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Obtain VDOT certifications for various construction inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of construction and maintenance projects.
• Conduct tests on soils, asphalt, concrete, and other materials.
• Fill out daily reports and maintain progress documentation.

Skills

Field Inspections

Soil Testing

Asphalt Testing

Concrete Testing

Traffic Control

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Nuclear Gauge

OSHA Safety Training

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: VDOT Salem District Office - Salem , VA

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Summary

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 Inspectors day to day direct supervisor may be a clients 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.

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

Qualifications

High school diploma/GED

Valid driver's license

Wallace Montgomery maintains a drug free workplace and we are an equal opportunity employer.