Roadway Construction Inspectors

Atlas; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Safety PPE provided

Professional development

Job summary

Atlas, a leader in environmental and infrastructure services, seeks Roadway Construction Inspectors to join the Construction Management/Construction Inspection practice in Duluth, GA. This advanced inspector role supports engineers in roadway and bridge construction acceptance, materials testing, and project documentation.

Night and weekend availability may be required. You will inspect materials, monitor safety, and maintain records while collaborating with contractors and stakeholders on large

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field with 2 years of progressive transportation/inspection experience; or an Associate degree with 5 years; or a HS diploma with 7 years; or equivalent.
• Knowledge of highway construction specs, plans, and inspection procedures; ability to read and apply documents.
• Proficiency in math for calculations used in transportation/construction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent inspections of roadway and structural construction to verify contract compliance.
• Inspect and test materials ( soils, aggregates, asphalt, concrete ) for quality and mix designs.
• Evaluate pavement placement activities for conformance to requirements.
• Monitor structural construction activities including foundation, piling, reinforcing steel, and concrete placement.
• Oversee traffic control and erosion control measures for safety and compliance.
• Perform field measurements and quantity verification to support pay items.
• Maintain accurate project records and inspection documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Highway construction specs

Plan reading

Mathematical calculations

Attention to detail

Independent field work

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Associate in Civil Engineering Technology

High School diploma

Job description

About Atlas Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive With a team of 3500 employees and offices throughout the US we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work We always aim for smart safe and sustainable results At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

We are seeking Roadway Construction Inspectors to join our Construction ManagementConstruction Inspection practice team in Duluth Georgia. Come join us. This is an advanced journey to advanced level inspector position technical work supporting engineers in functional areas of roadway and bridge construction acceptance inspection and materials sampling and testing verification. Employee supports engineers and lead inspectors in the management of construction activities on large complex construction projects. Work usually involves a significant amount of decision making and use of judgment and may include providing work directions to others. This position requires some night and weekend availability.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct independent standardized and moderately complex inspections of roadway and structural construction projects to verify compliance with contract requirements, plans and specifications
• Inspect and test construction materials including soils, aggregates, asphalt and concrete to ensure quality standards and proper mix designs are met
• Evaluate pavement placement activities including spreading, rolling, alignment, depth and compaction to ensure conformance with project requirements
• Inspect roadway and structural construction work to confirm compliance with approved plans, specifications and applicable standards
• Monitor structural construction activities including foundation excavation, culvert installation, piling operations, reinforcing steel placement, structural steel erection, concrete placement and backfilling
• Monitor the installation and maintenance of traffic control and erosion control measures to ensure safety and regulatory compliance
• Perform field measurements, calculations and quantity verification to support contract administration and pay item documentation
• Maintain accurate, complete and organized project records, reports and inspection documentation
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

You’ll thrive here if you have a Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field and two years of progressive transportation or construction inspection experience; or an Associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology and five years of progressive transportation or construction inspection experience; or a High school diploma or GED and seven years of progressive transportation or construction inspection experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and directly related experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of highway and transportation construction specifications, standards, materials methods, equipment and accepted construction practices
• Ability to read, interpret and apply construction plans, contract documents, specifications, inspection procedures and related project documentation
• Proficiency in mathematical calculations used in transportation and highway construction including algebraic, geometric and trigonometric applications
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate inspection records and project documentation
• Ability to work independently in the field while effectively communicating with project teams, contractors and stakeholders

Preferred Certifications

• GSWCC Level 1A Erosion and Sediment Control Certification

Additional Requirements

• Valid Georgia drivers license and ability to travel to project sites as required
• Commitment to following Atlas health safety and quality policies and procedures
• Ability to perform field work in varying weather and construction site conditions
• GDOT Worksite Erosion Control Supervisor (WECS) Certification
• GDOT Field Concrete Technician Certification or ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Certification

What you can expect from us

• Health & Wellness We offer medical dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options including no cost employee only medical coverage
• Time Off & Family Support We offer vacation time paid holidays sick & safety leave SSL and paid parental leave
• Retirement We help employees plan for the future with a 401k and company match
• Insurance To provide protection and peace of mind we offer Life AD&D Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance
• Safety Program We are committed to safety as part of our quality of life core value and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear
• Learning & Development We provide clear career paths learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company
• We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement
• Belonging We support Employee Communities ECs voluntary employee led groups that create connections belonging and shared purposes
• Flexibility May vary by project demands and regional workloads but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities
• Our people and our culture are central to our work
• Our values bring us together create a sense of belonging and give us purpose
• They guide how we make decisions how we work as a team and how we serve our clients
• Life We enhance the quality of life We value people and safety above all else
• Heart As our hallmark we act with compassion empathy and respect
• Trust We work together as partners doing what we say with full accountability
• Mastery Always striving for the highest quality greatness inspires our work

Career Level Technician Employment Type Full time

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race including hairstyles hair texture hair type or hair length commonly or historically associated with race ethnicity creed religion or religious creed color sex including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave andor family care leave gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship or immigration status primary language crime victim status criminal conviction history uniformed service member or veteran status marital status age genetic information disability or protected medical condition genetics political affiliation or activities or any other status protected under applicable federal state or local laws