Roadway Construction Inspector

Dewberry; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a Roadway Construction Inspector to join our Transportation Group in Rancho Cordova, CA. The role focuses on inspection of asphalt paving and traffic control on federally funded projects, with a proactive approach to solve field issues and keep work moving.

Candidates should have 6+ years of relevant experience, a high school diploma or GED, and strong communication skills. An associate degree is preferred but not required; driving is required with a clean record.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of roadway construction inspection experience in California.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree preferred but not required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of Caltrans specs and HMA testing is preferred.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Inspect asphalt paving/HMA overlays and traffic control.
• Identify field issues and propose practical solutions.
• Prepare and process RFIs, submittals, pay apps, change orders.
• Document field activities and coordinate with owner and contractor.
• Use MS Word/Excel for diaries and calculations.

Skills

Experience: 6+ years

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Roadway Construction Inspector to join our Transportation Group in Rancho Cordova, CA.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500+ professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Working knowledge of federally funded roadway construction in California, with a specific focus on inspection of asphalt paving/hot mix asphalt (HMA) overlays, and traffic control
• Individual must be proactive in identifying field issues and developing solutions to keep the work moving.
• Prepare and process construction records, including RFI’s, submittals, progress pay applications, extra work billings, and contract change orders.
• Ability to document all field activities, work in a collaborative manner with the owner and contractor and represent Dewberry and our clients in the highest capacity.
• Familiarity with common computer programs such as MS Word and Excel for completing daily diaries, quantity calculations and other required tasks.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• 6+ years' of experience.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent is required.
• Associates degree in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but not required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Relevant project experience on transportation, utility, and Caltrans Local Assistance projects with proven results.
• Knowledge of Caltrans 2018 specifications, policies and procedures, HMA material testing methods, and roadway construction means and methods.
• Experience with night work, lane closures and COZEEP coordination a plus.
• Driving is a requirement of the position. A clean driving record is required.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $54.02/Hr. - $75.00/Hr. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly. This position is covered under CA prevailing wage. In addition to the base hourly rate, all applicable fringes will apply.