Construction Inspector - Transportation

AMT Engineering; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tiered medical coverage

401(k) with a 6% company match

Paid time off

Training/Certifications

Job summary

AMT Engineering in Harrisonburg, VA is hiring Construction Inspectors to monitor construction quality on transportation projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on significant projects like the I-81 roadway widening.

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and a high school diploma. Experience in highway construction is preferred, and training is available for entry-level candidates. The position involves overseeing contractor work and maintaining project records.

Benefits include tiered medical coverage, a 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Experience in highway construction preferred.
• Strong understanding of construction standards and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor contractors for quality control.
• Inspect excavations, drainage, and road surfaces.
• Maintain project records and compliance documentation.

Skills

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Fluent in spoken and written English

0-6 years of highway construction experience

Knowledge of construction methods and materials

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nuclear Gauge Safety Training

OSHA 10 Hour Training

Job description

Overview

Morton Thomas & Associates, Inc. (AMT, Inc.) is hiring Construction Inspectors in the Transportation sector to support projects throughout the VDOT Staunton District located in the Shenandoah Valley, with Interstate 81 serving as a major transportation corridor through the region. The Spring 2026 commencement includes one of the largest I-81 roadway widening projects in Harrisonburg, VA, offering long-term construction inspection opportunities. AMT operates with a smaller-firm culture while providing the resources and technical strength of a larger company, with opportunities to work alongside supportive management and advance your career.

Interested applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, be available for nighttime shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed, capable of working independently and in a team, and subject to a background check. We are willing to train entry-level candidates with little to no transportation construction experience; experienced candidates with prior VDOT inspection experience and certifications are in demand. Openings include 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 and highways 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.
• Review and monitor 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
• Required: Valid driver’s license
• Required: Fluent in spoken and written English language
• Preferred: 0-6 years of highway construction experience
• Preferred: Working knowledge of roadway, structure and bridge construction/maintenance/repair/rehabilitation methods, materials, standards and specifications
• Preferred: VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, and Inspector Manual
• Required: Relevant VDOT Certifications
• Preferred: Nuclear Gauge Safety Training
• Preferred: OSHA 10 Hour Training

Benefits

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