Senior Construction Inspector

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to ensure structural quality and safety during construction. The successful candidate will have 7+ years of roadway construction inspection experience and strong computer proficiency. Responsibilities include reviewing compliance with plans, performing tests on materials, and supervising inspection staff. This is a full-time role in a dynamic, employee-owned firm. Benefits include a supportive work environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of roadway construction inspection experience is required.
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans and specifications to ensure compliance.
• Perform routine tests on concrete, soils, and other materials.
• Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities for compliance.

Skills

Client requested certifications

Strong computer proficiency

Active driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Construction Inspector

Construction Management/Inspection - Transportation

Charlottesville, VA

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee‑owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News‑Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT's Construction Management Team is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to apply standard inspection procedures to ongoing activities during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, and conformance to plans, specifications and codes.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations
• Perform routine tests on concrete, soils and other materials
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance with plans and codes
• Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance with plans, contract documents, specifications, and standards
• Assign, schedule and maintain subordinate inspection staff throughout all phases of the project
• Work on behalf of the client to draft project correspondence, facilitate project meetings, and resolve construction‑related field issues
• Gather and maintain record documents
• Make field notes and computations
• Interact with the general public, government agencies, contractors, sub‑contractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Client requested certifications
• Strong computer proficiency
• Active driver's license
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience)
• 7+ years of roadway construction inspection experience

Preferred Experience

• Associates or bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
• Supervisory experience in construction management/inspection situations
• Ability to act in an Owner's Agent/Responsible in Charge role

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.