Field Transportation Construction Inspector I

MBP (McDonough Bolyard Peck); Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Semi-annual bonuses

PTO and holidays

Company-paid health, dental, vision, 1

Health Savings Account

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Training and professional development

Wellness program

Job summary

MBP (McDonough Bolyard Peck) seeks an on-site compliance inspector for transportation projects with DOT experience. You will perform QA, monitor progress, and maintain daily field records while ensuring plans and codes are followed.

Responsibilities include material checks, sampling, punch lists, and effective communication with clients and contractors. OSHA-certified candidates with road/bridge coursework are preferred; full-time employment in our Richmond area operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Basic math including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry for field measurements.
• Construction-related training or coursework in road/bridge projects is preferred.
• VDOT certifications are preferred (e.g., Work Zone, Asphalt, Soils, NDT) or equivalent.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic computer usage.

Responsibilities

• Provides on-site compliance inspection, quality assurance, and progress monitoring for conformance to plans, contracts, specs, and codes; communicates discrepancies to contractors.
• Maintains project records, including daily diaries with calculations and sketches.
• Checks materials and documents; sends samples to labs for verification when needed.
• Assists with review of payment applications, final inspections, and punch lists.
• Communicates effectively with client, contractor, traveling public, and MBP team members.
• Ensures highway work zones and traffic control meet current standards.
• Performs basic to moderate field tasks including materials testing and surveying.
• Completes administrative duties such as daily timesheets and expense/mileage reports.

Skills

On-site inspection

Quality assurance

Progress monitoring

Communication

Basic math/measurements

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSHA 10/30 certification

Road/bridge construction training or coursework

VDOT or DOT certifications (preferred)

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email / Internet navigation

Job description

MBP (McDonough Bolyard Peck) seeks an on-site compliance inspector for transportation projects with DOT experience. You will perform QA, monitor progress, and maintain daily field records while ensuring plans and codes are followed.

Responsibilities include material checks, sampling, punch lists, and effective communication with clients and contractors. OSHA-certified candidates with road/bridge coursework are preferred; full-time employment in our Richmond area operations.