Transportation Construction Inspector

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector in Charlottesville, Virginia. The role involves applying standard inspection procedures to ongoing construction activities to ensure structural quality and safety.

The ideal candidate will have 1-4 years of experience in roadway construction inspection, alongside necessary qualifications like a high school diploma. Work conditions require the ability to perform physical tasks in various outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience).
• 1-4 years of roadway construction inspection experience.
• Client Requested certifications like VDOT and DEQ.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications, and construction methods.
• Perform routine tests on concrete, soils, and other materials.
• Measure dimensions and verify compliance to plans and codes.

Skills

Computer Proficiency

Active driver's license

JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

May 22, 2026

Transportation Construction Inspector

JMT's Virginia Construction Management Team is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector to apply standard inspection procedures to ongoing activities during and after construction for structural quality, general safety and conformance to plans, specifications and codes.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
• Performs routine tests on concrete, soils and other materials
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes.
• Gathers and maintains record documents
• Makes field notes and computations

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Computer Proficiency
• Active driver's license
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience)
• 1-4 years of roadway construction inspection experience

Preferred Experience

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Client Requested certifications (VDOT: Soils & Aggregate, Asphalt I & II, Pavement Marking, GRIT; DEQ: E&S and SWM Inspector; Intermediate Workzone; Nuclear Safety; ACI-Concrete Field Tech)

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.