Construction Inspector - Staunton, VA

Wallace Montgomery; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wallace Montgomery seeks a Construction Inspector for the Staunton District in Staunton, VA. Inspect road construction and maintenance projects, conduct soil and material tests, and document results daily.

You will travel statewide as needed, must hold a valid driver's license, and work under a Project Engineer. Night shifts may be required; you will obtain multiple certifications and maintain meticulous records throughout projects.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel across the state and work night shifts when required.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of construction and maintenance projects.
• Conduct and observe tests on soils, asphalt, concrete, aggregates, bituminous products, metal products, and document results.
• Respond to data requests.
• Participate in traffic control activities.
• Maintain Inspector’s Daily Report (IDR) and daily progress photos.
• Attend meetings and participate in change‑order negotiations and CPM schedule meetings as needed.
• Obtain required VDOT certifications (Soil & Aggregate Compaction, Asphalt Field Level I & II, Hydraulic Cement Concrete Field, Pavement Marking, Slurry Surfacing, Flagger Certification, Erosion & Sediment Control Inspection, Stormwater Management, Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control, GRIT).
• Fill out the Nuclear Gauge Safety Training and the 10‑Hour OSHA Safety Training.

Skills

Field inspections

Testing soils/aggregates

Documentation

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Location

VDOT Staunton District – Staunton, VA 24401

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of construction and maintenance projects, including existing roadways, structures and facilities.
• Conduct and observe tests on soils, asphalt, concrete, aggregates, bituminous products, metal products and industrial coatings, and document results.
• Respond to data requests.
• Participate in traffic control activities.
• Perform 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 or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.

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