Senior Highway Construction Inspector (Northern VA)

Dewberry; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry seeks Construction Inspectors to work on highway, bridge, and utility projects in Northern Virginia. Inspectors monitor contractor compliance and quality, review plans, and contribute to project records across multiple site locations.

Qualified candidates should have substantial VDOT inspection experience, plan-reading ability, and physical fitness for outdoor work. The role may involve coordinating field activities and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years VDOT construction inspection experience.
• OSHA 10 or 30 hour certification preferred.
• ACI Field Grade I Technician certification preferred.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Physically able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and terrains.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Monitor operations to ensure contractor compliance with plans, contract terms and specifications.
• Review and monitor contractor’s plan of operation including phasing.
• Advise contractors of violations and reviews and recommends approval of corrective measures.
• Identify necessary changes to construction plans to meet field conditions.
• Make field measurements of pay items and conduct materials testing.
• Observe and monitor contractor’s construction equipment.
• Maintain and review comprehensive project records including daily diaries, as-built plans, and pay quantity records.
• Support CM project managers with coordination and scheduling of field activities.
• May coach and/or guide a subordinate group.

Skills

Construction inspection

Reading plans

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Dewberry seeks Construction Inspectors to work on highway, bridge, and utility projects in Northern Virginia. Inspectors monitor contractor compliance and quality, review plans, and contribute to project records across multiple site locations.

Qualified candidates should have substantial VDOT inspection experience, plan-reading ability, and physical fitness for outdoor work. The role may involve coordinating field activities and mentoring junior staff.