Senior Field Inspector, Infrastructure Projects

HNTB; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking an experienced Field Inspector to oversee daily inspection efforts on multiple complex projects in Virginia. You will prepare and review reports, verify contractor work against plans, and assist in pay estimate reviews with the contractor.

The role requires strong documentation, plan interpretation, and on-site testing abilities, with potential mentoring responsibilities for junior inspectors. Virginia-based field work includes diverse environments and weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of construction related experience.
• All required jurisdictional certificates and state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, observes, documents, and verifies work to ensure conformance with schedule and plans.
• Advises Contractor superintendent to ensure plan compliance; resolves quantity disputes.
• Performs advanced calculations, reviews constructability and measurements to date.
• Reviews daily reports and verifies contractor labor and quantities.
• Performs on-site material testing and produces as-constructed sketches.
• May lead daily assignments, mentor and train staff inspectors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Plan interpretation

Inspection reporting

Mentor staff

On-site testing

Mathematical calculations

Education

Four year degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

HNTB is seeking an experienced Field Inspector to oversee daily inspection efforts on multiple complex projects in Virginia. You will prepare and review reports, verify contractor work against plans, and assist in pay estimate reviews with the contractor.

The role requires strong documentation, plan interpretation, and on-site testing abilities, with potential mentoring responsibilities for junior inspectors. Virginia-based field work includes diverse environments and weather conditions.