Senior Structural Construction Inspector - Quality Assurance

Rich Engineering LLC; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rich Engineering LLC is seeking a Senior Structural Construction Inspector to ensure quality assurance on heavy highway construction projects in Virginia. This full-time role offers an opportunity to lead on critical infrastructure projects with a focus on compliance and excellence in construction practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with highway construction and VDOT standards is essential.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting structural plans and contract documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance inspections on various construction sites.
• Document construction activities and ensure compliance with VDOT standards.
• Perform material testing and oversee quality control procedures.

Skills

Communication proficiency

Ethical Conduct

Flexibility

Initiative

Time Management

Education

10+ years of highway construction and structural inspection experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PlanGrid

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Rich Engineering is seeking a Senior Structural Construction Inspector to perform as a Lead Quality Assurance Inspector on a multiple year, multiple structure Design-Build contract in the VDOT Bristol District. This position will work on heavy highway, road and bridge construction projects, monitoring contractors, ensuring quality assurance and contract conditions are met. This position will be working under the direction of a Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) or another designee. This position is expected to begin in Summer of 2025.

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Prior Experience on VDOT Design-Build projects preferred.
• Knowledge of VDOT's Minimum Requirements for Quality Assurance and Quality Control on Design Build and P3 Projects preferred.
• Performance of Material Testing and Inspections and overseeing the material testing and inspections of Quality Control (Third Party).
• Taking field measurements
• Read and Interpret Plans and Contract documents for structures, bridges, roadways, etc..
• Inspection of various aspects of work and project installation to ensure proper construction. May include inspection of excavations, drainage facilities, soil and aggregate placement, concrete placement, structure installations, paving operations, etc.
• Document pay quantities for current and final estimates.
• Complete Daily Summary of Construction Activities and work performed.

• Daily interaction with a contractor and ability to work with contractor's superintendent and foreman.
• Ability to advise contractors of violations. Ability to make recommendations of adjustments required. Ability to report to Quality Assurance Manager or Designee status of construction operations.
• Reviews lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard survey and field engineering equipment.
• Inspection of Erosion and Sediment Control Installations for environmental compliance.
• Inspection of BMP installations
• Inspection of Roadway Traffic Control and work zone safety.
• Maintains project records; including daily diaries, materials notebooks, material shipping tickets, as-built plans, meeting minutes, etc.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

1. Communication proficiency
2. Ethical Conduct
3. Flexibility
4. Initiative
5. Time Management

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job is performed in a professional office environment and or transportation construction job sites. This role routinely uses field and standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, tablets, digital cameras, nuclear gauges, surveying tools and other field-testing equipment materials.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb, drive; lift things, use hands; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. This position typically works 40 or more hours per week. Day shifts usually start between 6:00 and 9:00 a.m. and last 8 to 10 hours. Project assignments can also require night or weekend work. Flexibility to meet client or contractor schedule is important.

Travel

This position is expected to to perform on multiple bridge structure sites, all located within the VDOT Bristol District. It is preferred that candidate live within driving distance to the project locations.

Required Education and Experience

Expected to have three (10+) years of highway construction and structural inspection experience. Additionally the Inspector shall have a working knowledge of:

• Roadway, structure and bridge construction/maintenance/repair/rehabilitation methods, materials, standards and specifications
• VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, and Inspector Manual
• VA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• State and federal environmental, safety, and Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and regulations
• Use of contract management software including SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and/or PlanGrid
• Mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry

Preferred Education and Experience Required to have and maintain the following certifications:

Certification Issuing Agency

Soil and Aggregate Compaction VDOT or NICET LEVEL II*

Asphalt Field Level I & II VDOT

American Concrete Institute ACI

Pavement Marking VDOT

Slurry Surfacing VDOT

Surface Treatment VDOT

Flagger Certification VDOT

Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection Virginia DEQ

Nuclear Gauge Safety Training NRC**Recognized Provider

Stormwater Management (Inspector) Certification*** Virginia DEQ

Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control VDOT Approved Provider

10 Hour OSHA Safety Training OSHA

GRIT (Guardrail Certification) VDOT

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

The Construction Inspector is expected to be proficient with the following skills:

• Operating computer equipment, software programs and field inspection equipment including PlanGrid
• Functional computer usage including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite software
• Read and interpret roadway, structure and bridge plans and specification
• Apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine minor field adjustments
• Maintain detailed records
• Perform and document required materials testing
• Communicate with the client and contractor personnel and the general public

RICH ENGINEERING is committed to equal opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state or local law.

RICH ENGINEERING has been and will continue be an equal opportunity employer as per AAP outlined in employee handbook.