Field Transportation Inspector — Road & Bridge QA

MBP (McDonough Bolyard Peck); Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Annual gym reimbursement

Pet insurance

Volunteer time

Training and development

Job summary

MBP is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector to support transportation projects through field-based inspection, quality assurance, and progress monitoring. You will verify conformance with plans, specs, and codes and coordinate with contractors and clients on-site.

Ideal candidates have VDOT or DOT inspection experience, strong documentation habits, and the ability to manage safety and compliance in dynamic field conditions.

Qualifications

• Construction experience on DOT transportation projects.
• Inspections on roadways, bridges, utilities, and related work.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass background checks.
• Training or coursework in road/bridge construction.

Responsibilities

• On-site compliance inspection, QA, and progress monitoring; advise contractors of discrepancies and coordinate corrective action.
• Maintain project records, daily diaries, sketches, and trig calculations.
• Check materials and test docs; coordinate sampling with labs or clients.
• Assist with payment reviews, final inspections, and punch list creation.
• Communicate professionally with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Verify highway work zones and traffic control meet standards.
• Perform basic surveying and materials testing as needed.
• Complete admin duties: timesheets, expense and mileage reports.
• Work on sites outdoors in varied weather, with safe terrain navigation.

Skills

Professional communication

Field readiness

Computer proficiency

Safety awareness

Reading plans and specs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Civil engineering basics coursework

Tools

Surveying instruments

Documentation software

Pavement testing equipment

Job description

MBP is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector to support transportation projects through field-based inspection, quality assurance, and progress monitoring. You will verify conformance with plans, specs, and codes and coordinate with contractors and clients on-site.

Ideal candidates have VDOT or DOT inspection experience, strong documentation habits, and the ability to manage safety and compliance in dynamic field conditions.