Senior Construction Inspector - Roanoke, VA

Wallace Montgomery; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,705 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

Wallace Montgomery is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector in Richmond, VA to inspect, observe, and document construction and maintenance projects. You will perform soil and materials testing, work under a Project Engineer, and frequently coordinate with client staff.

Travel across the state with possible night shifts and a valid driver’s license is required. Responsibilities include completing IDRs, maintaining progress photos, and participating in change orders and CPM schedule meetings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license; company vehicle provided.
• Seven years of experience on interstate widening, bridges, paving, soils, or heavy equipment.
• VDOT transportation project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of construction and maintenance projects, including roads and structures.
• Conduct and observe tests on soils, asphalt, concrete, aggregates, metal products, and coatings.
• Respond to data requests and maintain daily progress photos.
• Participate in traffic control activities and change order negotiations.
• Complete the Inspector's Daily Report (IDR) and reconcile pay quantities.

Skills

Construction inspection

Soil & materials testing

Documentation & reporting

Schedule coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Location: Richmond, Virginia (Richmond office) – Remote reporting from Roanoke, Virginia.
Salary Range: $31.38 - $45.00 per hour.

Summary

Wallace Montgomery is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to join our team. The position involves inspecting, observing, and documenting construction and maintenance projects, performing tests on soils and materials. Work is performed under a Project Engineer and often under a client’s employee. Inspectors travel across the state, may work night shift, and must hold a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Essential Functions

• Perform field inspections of construction and maintenance projects, including existing roadways, structures, and facilities.
• Conduct and observe tests on soils, asphalt, concrete, aggregates, bituminous products, metal products, and industrial coatings.
• Respond to data requests.
• Participate in traffic control activities.
• Complete the Inspector's Daily Report (IDR) documenting labor, equipment, and material used each day.
• Maintain daily progress photos.
• File Force Account records for unresolved changes when work must still be performed.
• Maintain a construction sketchbook containing documentation.
• Reconcile pay quantities on progress payments submitted by the Contractor.
• Attend meetings as needed.
• Participate in change order negotiations when appropriate.
• Participate in CPM schedule meetings when appropriate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license (company vehicle provided).
• Seven (7) years of experience on a mix of projects such as interstate widening, bridges, paving, soils, or heavy equipment.
• VDOT transportation project experience preferred.

Certifications Required (Active Throughout Contract)

• Soil and Aggregate Compaction – NICET LevelII.
• Asphalt Field LevelI.
• Asphalt Field LevelII.
• Hydraulic Cement Concrete Field – ACI Concrete Field LevelI, or WACEL ConcreteI, or NICET LevelII.
• Pavement Marking.
• GRIT (Guardrail Certification).
• Virginia DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection Certification.
• Virginia DEQ Stormwater Management (Inspector) Certification.
• Nuclear Gauge Safety Training – Nuclear Regulatory Commission recognized provider.
• Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control – VDOT approved provider.
• 10‑Hour OSHA Safety Training.

Additional Certifications

• Slurry Surfacing (SS).
• Surface Treatment (ST).