Inspector I

HNTB; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking an on-site Construction Inspector to conduct inspections for infrastructure projects in Virginia, ensuring compliance with plans and specs. You will document work, assist with testing, and maintain daily activity reports while supporting QA/QC procedures.

Required is a High School Diploma/GED with at least 1 year of construction experience and relevant certifications. A valid driver’s license and proficiency with MS Word/Excel are preferred for coordinating with teams and clients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 1 year construction experience.
• Required jurisdictional certificates and state requirements.
• Experience in field inspections and QA/QC processes.

Responsibilities

• Observe, document, and verify contractor work for plan compliance.
• Maintain daily reports on activities, labor, and equipment.
• Assist in on-site material testing and prepare as-built sketches.
• Ensure work conforms to plans and specifications.
• Communicate issues and progress to superiors effectively.

Skills

Construction experience

Inspection documentation

Quality assurance

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certifications in inspections

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for conducting on-site construction inspections for projects supporting our clients. Provides inspection services for compliance with plans and specifications, prepares required contract documentation, and follows prescribed Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures.

What You'll Do

• Observes, documents, and verifies work in progress by the construction contractor to ensure compliance with contract documents and plans. Confirms procedures are followed and material used conforms to specifications.
• Utilizes engineering inspection practices to perform rudimentary mathematical calculations and measurements of completed work to date.
• Maintains Inspector's daily report of assigned work activities, contactor labor and equipment, quantity of material received and verified.
• Assists in on-site material testing and produces as-constructed sketches as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and 1 year of construction experience.
• All required jurisdictional certificates and state requirements.

What You'll Bring

• Prepare daily work reports, including quantities for payment, contractor personnel and equipment utilized.
• Perform quality assurance testing and sampling in accordance with specifications.
• Keep superiors advised of problem areas.
• Ensure that work conforms to plans and specifications.
• Provide effective communication regarding issues, objectives, initiatives in performance & compliance to Plans and Specifications.

What We Prefer

• 3 year construction related experience
• Driver’s License
• Proficient use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience working on VDOT projects; prior experience in the Hampton Roads District preferred
• Working knowledge of VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual and Inspector Manual
• Ability to pass background check as required by client

Certifications

• ACI
• DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector
• DEQ Stormwater Inspector
• OSHA 10 Hour Safety Training
• Nuclear Gauge Safety Training
• VDOT Asphalt Field I and II
• VDOT Flagger
• VDOT Guardrail (GRIT)
• VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control
• VDOT Pavement Marking
• VDOT Slurry Surface
• VDOT Soils & Aggregates

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Notice To Third-Party Agencies

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Construction Services Group

ReqID: R-30281

Locations: Arlington, VA (Alexandria), Fredericksburg, VA, Glen Allen, VA (Richmond), Salem, VA, Virginia Beach, VA

Benefits: HNTB Total Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.