Senior Construction Inspector

JMT Careers; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic, employee-owned consulting firm as a Senior Construction Inspector in Fredericksburg, Virginia. This role is essential in ensuring the structural quality and safety of construction projects. You will review plans, perform inspections, and coordinate with various stakeholders to maintain compliance with legal requirements. With over 2,300 professionals, this innovative firm values teamwork and quality service, providing a supportive environment for your career growth. If you have a passion for construction and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of roadway construction inspection experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Perform tests on materials and supervise inspection activities.

Skills

Client requested certifications

Strong computer proficiency

Active driver's license

Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving

Building Relationships and Teamwork

Client Focus

Communication

Job Proficiency

Quality Service

Safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Job description

Construction Management/Inspection - Transportation

ID: 22484

Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT's Virginia Beach 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

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

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

1. Client requested certifications.
2. Strong computer proficiency.
3. Active driver's license.
4. Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.

Required Experience

1. High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience).
2. 7+ years of roadway construction inspection experience.

Preferred Experience

1. Associates or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
2. Supervisory experience in construction management/inspection situations.
3. 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.

Competencies

1. Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving.
2. Building Relationships and Teamwork.
3. Client Focus.
4. Communication.
5. Job Proficiency.
6. Quality Service.
7. Safety.

If Managing Others, These Competencies Apply

1. Delegation.
2. Managing Performance.
3. Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving.
4. Building Relationships and Teamwork.
5. Client Focus.
6. Communication.
7. Job Proficiency.
8. Quality Service.
9. Safety.

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.