Construction Inspector - Transportation

AMT Engineering; Harrisonburg (VA); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Tiered medical coverage

401(k) with a 6% company match

Paid time off

Training/Certifications

Zusammenfassung

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.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

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

Ausbildung

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Nuclear Gauge Safety Training

OSHA 10 Hour Training

Jobbeschreibung

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