Roadway Construction Field Inspector II – QA & Compliance

MBP; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) profit sharing

Health savings account

Bonuses

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Gym reimbursement

Pet insurance

Volunteer time off

Certification support

Training and development

Job summary

MBP is seeking a Construction Inspector II to support field compliance, quality assurance, and documentation on active construction projects in the Roanoke area. You will represent MBP in daily interactions with contractors, agencies, and project stakeholders to keep work on schedule and well-documented.

Responsibilities include field checks, progress monitoring, preparing pay applications, and maintaining project records, reports, and daily diaries.

Qualifications

• Independently implement quality control procedures.
• Understand and track project schedules.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret statistical data.
• Provide technical supervision, leadership, and training to other inspectors.
• Identify potential problems and derive recommended solutions from past experiences.
• Use computers (including Microsoft Office) and specialized equipment.
• Read and interpret construction plans and contract specifications for assigned inspection work.
• Apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine field adjustments.
• Communicate inspection issues effectively and responsibly (verbal and written).
• Use surveying and measurement tools effectively for inspection duties.
• Obtain and maintain industry certifications specific to assigned duties.
• Stand and sit as needed on project work sites; climb ladders; work at heights; and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Safely navigate construction work sites with uneven terrain.
• Maintain a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Travel and drive regularly.

Responsibilities

• Perform field checks of red-line as-built plans to verify completeness of the plans.
• Conduct on-site field compliance inspection, quality assurance, and progress monitoring for conformance to specifications and codes at various construction projects.
• Develop payment applications.
• Verify that maintenance and new construction conform to contracts, plans, specifications, approved shop drawings, approved material lists, and permit requirements; communicate discrepancies to contractors and advise on actions to meet requirements.
• Perform required materials testing.
• Perform basic to moderate surveying and take measurements to check line, grade, and dimensions of roadway and structural elements; advise contractors of discrepancies.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with agency, contractor, and MBP personnel.
• Perform final inspection, prepare punchlists, and verify punchlist items are completed or corrected by the contractor.
• Maintain project records, including daily diaries documenting contractor work (locations of work, workforce, equipment, materials), project photos, and inspection reports; incorporate algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric calculations and associated sketches as needed.
• Track submittals and requests for information and maintain project correspondence.
• Perform administrative duties required of MBP team members.
• Inspect grading projects, paving projects, demolitions projects, special design bridge projects, signal projects, signing projects, coating projects, utility projects, and other special projects as assigned.
• Research proper inspection and construction methods to prepare for inspection requirements.
• Review performance of, and assist in the oversight, training, and development of Inspector I, Inspector Trainee, and Interns/Co-ops; provide daily advising of necessary corrective actions to support teamwork, partnering, and project success.
• Review and/or prepare daily reports for entries to the project diary, as-built plans, materials books, and work books.
• Prepare and check construction project reports and monthly project estimates; make corrections and forward to appropriate parties.
• Assist in constructability and biddability reviews.
• Monitor project budget and schedules.
• Assist in contractor’s monthly evaluations.
• Provide customer service and courteous communication to the traveling public, adjacent property owners, and other project stakeholders.
• Complete administrative tasks including daily timesheets, monthly expense reports, and monthly mileage reports.
• Obtain training and professional development and participate in marketing introductions, including professional association involvement.
• Participate in shortlist interviews as requested.
• Perform limited project management responsibilities when assigned.
• Coordinate, monitor, and manage all inspection activities on a project when requested.
• Actively participate in company activities, including branch and company meetings.
• Obtain and maintain intermediate to advanced training and certifications.
• Maintain certifications required to inspect the assigned work.
• Perform duties of Construction Inspector I as needed.

Skills

Quality control

Scheduling

Data analysis

Leadership

Problem solving

Computers

Reading plans

Math applications

Communication

Surveying tools

Certifications

Physical stamina

Site safety

Driver's license

Travel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Mathematics knowledge

Construction-related training/experience

Software systems familiarity

Tools

AWP

SiteManager

HICAM

OnTrack

Job description

MBP is seeking a Construction Inspector II to support field compliance, quality assurance, and documentation on active construction projects in the Roanoke area. You will represent MBP in daily interactions with contractors, agencies, and project stakeholders to keep work on schedule and well-documented.

Responsibilities include field checks, progress monitoring, preparing pay applications, and maintaining project records, reports, and daily diaries.