Senior Construction Inspector / Lead Inspector

M&J Engineering; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Washington, DC, is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to oversee daily inspections and supervise inspectors on District Department of Transportation projects. The role requires a minimum of 7–10 years of transportation construction inspection experience and relevant certifications. Responsibilities include ensuring quality and compliance with contract requirements, monitoring construction activities, and coordinating inspection efforts. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of transportation construction inspection experience.
• NICET Level III or IV in Transportation Construction Inspection.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I certification.
• DDOT Work Zone Traffic Control certification or ATSSA TCS certification.
• District Erosion and Sediment Control Certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field inspection activities for transportation construction projects.
• Supervise Construction Inspectors and manage inspection coverage.
• Ensure construction compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Review Daily Inspection Reports prepared by field inspectors.
• Monitor contractor operations including drainage and paving.
• Verify quantities of materials incorporated into the project.
• Coordinate materials testing activities and verify testing results.
• Identify construction issues and coordinate with project management staff to resolve them.
• Monitor maintenance of traffic operations and work zone safety compliance.
• Ensure compliance with erosion and sediment control and stormwater management requirements.

Skills

Transportation construction inspection

Team coordination

Quality control

Material testing

Education

NICET Level III or IV – Transportation Construction Inspection

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I

DDOT Work Zone Traffic Control certification or ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) certification

District Erosion and Sediment Control Certification

Job description

M&J Engineering, D.P.C. is a quality provider of multi-discipline consulting services with over 300 employees. Since its inception in 2004, M&J has grown into a diversified provider of engineering, construction management, construction inspection, technology, and environmental services to a broad range of clients, including federal, state and city/local agencies, private owners, architects, engineers and contractors.

M&J is a leader in construction management and inspection, ITS, mechanical, electrical, wastewater, water supply, tunnel airport, port, marine/coastal, environmental engineering, and design-build services for both new infrastructure projects and renovations.

M&J bases its employment and personnel decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, with the intent to further the Company’s Affirmative Action commitment. M&J does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, employment status, veteran or military status, or any other category protected by law. Our Company vigorously pursues opportunities to recruit and develop job candidates who have the desire and potential for becoming qualified employees through our Affirmative Action Plan.

M&J is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector / Lead Inspector to oversee daily field inspections and supervising inspectors on District Department of Transportation (DDOT) projects, ensuring quality, quantities, testing, MOT/work zone safety, and environmental compliance meet contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily field inspection activities for transportation construction projects.
• Supervise Construction Inspectors and coordinate inspection coverage.
• Ensure construction work complies with plans, specifications, standards, and contract requirements.
• Review Daily Inspection Reports (DIRs) prepared by field inspectors.
• Monitor contractor operations including earthwork, drainage, paving, utilities, streetscape improvements, ADA curb ramps, and traffic control devices.
• Verify quantities of materials incorporated into the project.
• Coordinate materials testing activities and verify testing results.
• Identify construction issues and coordinate with project management staff to resolve them.
• Monitor maintenance of traffic operations and work zone safety compliance.
• Ensure compliance with erosion and sediment control and stormwater management requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of transportation construction inspection experience.
• NICET Level III or IV – Transportation Construction Inspection.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I.
• DDOT Work Zone Traffic Control certification or ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) certification.
• District Erosion and Sediment Control Certification.

Benefits

M&J is a leader in providing quality engineering consulting services to a diverse and exciting client base. We attract experienced professionals who understand proactive client service, safety, risk management and loss prevention practices, quality control, teamwork, and the development of younger staff. We seek employees who enjoy their work, desire continuous improvement, and want to contribute to the vision and growth of a quality, employee‑owned, professional firm. To all full‑time employees we provide a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental and eye insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, etc. Salary will depend on experience and credentials.