Construction Inspector - Transportation

AMT Engineering; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tiered medical coverage

Dental/Vision

401(k) with 6% company match

Short- and long-term disability

College savings plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Training/Certifications

Job summary

AMT Engineering is seeking Construction Inspectors based in Emeryville, California. As part of a supportive team, you will ensure quality control and compliance on construction projects. Responsibilities include overseeing contractor work and scheduling inspections.

Qualified candidates should have a High School diploma, a valid driver’s license, and preferably some highway construction experience. AMT offers a competitive benefits package and values employee ownership.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license is required for the position.
• Experience working independently and within a team is essential.
• Entry-level candidates will be trained on construction inspection processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor contractors for quality control.
• Inspect and monitor excavation and construction work.
• Schedule work and inspections with contractor personnel.
• Maintain project records, including daily diaries and materials notebooks.

Skills

High School diploma or equivalent

Fluent in spoken and written English language

0-6 years of highway construction experience

Working knowledge of construction methods

Required VDOT Certifications

Nuclear Gauge Safety Training

OSHA 10 Hour Training

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Morton Thomas & Associates, Inc. (AMT, Inc.) is hiring Construction Inspectors in the Transportation sector to support projects throughout the VDOT Salem District and surrounding areas. As part of this team, you will be immersed in a culture reflective of a smaller firm while providing the resources and technical strength of a larger company. With the opportunity to work alongside supportive management, tackle challenging projects, and develop your career, there is no better time to join AMT.

Interested applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, be available for nighttime shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed, be capable of working independently and within a team, and be subject to a background check. We are willing to train entry‑level candidates with little to no transportation construction experience, however experienced candidates with previous VDOT inspection experience and certifications are in demand. We currently have openings for Construction Inspectors and a select number of Construction Inspector Trainees.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and monitors the work of contractors to ensure quality control and contract compliance for roadway, structure, and bridge construction/maintenance projects of routine to moderate complexity, under the direction of a Construction Manager or designee.
• Inspects and monitors contractual field work which includes excavations, drainage facilities, road surfaces, and structures.
• Reports contractor’s daily production rates.
• Schedules work and inspection phases with contractor’s superintendent and agency personnel.
• Advises contractors of violations and recommends adjustments to operations.
• Takes field measurements of pay items.
• Reviews placement of and performs tests on construction materials.
• Reviews lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard survey and field engineering equipment.
• Oversees and enforces the installation of erosion/siltation controls, highway work zones, and traffic control devices.
• Recommends changes to construction plans to meet field conditions or provide project cost savings.
• Maintains project records; including daily diaries, materials notebooks, as‑built plans, pay quantity records, and monthly estimates.
• Reviews and monitors Equal Employment Opportunity/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) documentation and compliance with Federal labor requirements/regulations for Federal‑aid construction projects, ensuring contractor compliance with program requirements.

Qualifications

• Required:
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Fluent in spoken and written English language
• Preferred:
• 0-6 years of highway construction experience
• Working knowledge of: Roadway, structure and bridge construction/maintenance/repair/rehabilitation methods, materials, standards and specifications.
• VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, and Inspector Manual
• Required VDOT Certifications relevant to the work being inspected
• Nuclear Gauge Safety Training
• OSHA 10 Hour Training

Why Join AMT?

At AMT, we understand that our most valuable asset is our staff. For 70 years, we have worked diligently to build a team of talented employees who fully embody our values as an organization – values such as teamwork, integrity, and innovation. Now that we have transitioned into an employee‑owned firm, we are excited to place the future of AMT into over 500 sets of dedicated hands.

The AMT Difference

Our company culture is characterized by a workforce that holds the highest standards of ethics and integrity, focused client care, and commitment to AMT’s Core Values of safety, respect, integrity, commitment, quality, teamwork, leadership, responsibility, and profitable growth. Operating as an ESOP allows us to reward our dedicated and loyal employees with additional benefits from the company’s stock as well as an incentive to continue building a high‑performance ownership culture.

Competitive Benefit Package

• Tiered medical coverage
• Dental/Vision
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• College savings plan
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Training/Certifications

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.