Field Construction Inspector Trainee

Rk; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

401(k) Matching

Parental Leave

Wellness Programs

Job summary

RK&K is seeking an Inspector Trainee to join our construction management team in Virginia. You will be outdoors on active sites, observing contractor activities and gaining hands-on experience across earthwork, paving, utilities, and testing.

The role includes daily record-keeping, sampling and testing materials, and completing testing reports, with a structured two-year training program combining hands-on, virtual, and classroom learning.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in recording data.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to attend training classes and obtain certifications.
• Basic math skills including area/volume calculations and unit conversions.
• Excellent driving record and a valid driver's license.
• Comfortable outdoors in varying weather and uneven terrain.
• Responsible, trustworthy and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect contractor activities on an active construction site.
• Maintain daily records with written descriptions, measurements and photos.
• Operate an iPad and client recordkeeping software systems.
• Sample and test construction materials (soil, concrete, asphalt).
• Complete testing reports and communicate with clients and field personnel.
• Engage in a structured two-year training program combining hands-on, virtual and classroom learning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Math skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

iPad

Job description

RK&K is seeking an Inspector Trainee to join our construction management team in Virginia. You will be outdoors on active sites, observing contractor activities and gaining hands-on experience across earthwork, paving, utilities, and testing.

The role includes daily record-keeping, sampling and testing materials, and completing testing reports, with a structured two-year training program combining hands-on, virtual, and classroom learning.