Jr. Construction Inspector

ZipRecruiter; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing transportation engineering firm seeks a Construction Inspector Trainee in Virginia. The role involves monitoring construction projects, ensuring compliance, and learning through on-the-job training. Ideal for candidates with basic construction knowledge and a willingness to learn.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous 401(k) match

Discretionary annual merit-based bonus

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of experience in construction inspection.
• Willingness to learn and apply new information.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor work for quality control and compliance.
• Inspect excavations, drainage structures, and road surfaces.
• Maintain project records and assist in report preparation.

Skills

Mathematics

Communication

Computer Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

About PSI

PSI is a fast-growing full-service transportation engineering firm with three decades of delivering award-winning, innovative engineering services to governments at all levels, public agencies, and private clients. Our team of diverse professional engineers, planners, researchers, and software developers combines practical experience with cutting-edge technology to solve operational and design issues facing our communities' transportation systems.

Who You Are:

Precision Systems is seeking to hire a Construction Inspector Trainee with knowledge and experience of construction standards and practices. The ideal candidate will have from 0 to 3 years of experience performing construction inspection within Virginia to perform work for VDOT. The Construction Inspector Trainee will assist in inspecting construction, with all responsibilities in a training capacity.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor the work of contractors to ensure quality control and contract compliance for roadway, structure, and bridge construction projects, under the direction of a Construction Manager or their designee.
• Inspect excavations, drainage structures, traffic control devices, road surfaces, and structures by comparing work performed to plans and specifications.
• Maintain project records including daily inspector reports, workbooks, and materials records.
• Assist in preparing project records and forming reports.
• Receive on-the-job and classroom training to obtain designated highway material certifications.

Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of mathematics including computation of length, area, and volumetric measurements.
• Experience working in construction related to asphalt, concrete, pavement, inspection, and other services.
• Experience working with VDOT is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn and apply new information and concepts.
• Functional computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office software.
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.

Construction Inspector A Trainees shall be registered through the Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) in the Highway Construction Inspector apprenticeship program. Interns may be utilized in this role and do not require enrollment in DOLI if they are currently enrolled as students in an engineering or technical field and will work no more than 6 months in a 12-month period.

Note: The rate for this classification is subject to the maximum hourly rate listed in the current Consultant Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Classification Hourly Rate Pay Limitations Memorandum.

Our Commitment: Precision Systems is dedicated to driving our business results and creating a better future every day for our diverse employees, clients, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our growth and success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or protected veteran status.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Generous 401(k) match
• Discretionary annual merit-based bonus and raises
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance
• And more!

Precision Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or military status.