Transportation Construction Inspector

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Transportation Construction Inspector to join their Virginia Construction Management Team. This role is pivotal in ensuring that construction projects meet legal requirements and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in roadway construction inspection and a keen eye for detail. Responsibilities include reviewing plans, conducting tests on materials, and maintaining accurate records. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work outdoors and contribute to significant infrastructure projects while ensuring quality and safety. If you are passionate about construction and compliance, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of roadway construction inspection experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans and specifications for compliance.
• Perform routine tests on concrete, soils, and other materials.
• Measure dimensions and verify levels and alignments.

Skills

Computer Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Job description

Transportation Construction Inspector

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with over 2,400 professionals, providing a full range of engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services across the United States. Currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms, we are seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector for our Virginia Construction Management Team.

This role involves applying standard inspection procedures during and after construction to ensure structural quality, safety, and conformance to plans, specifications, and codes. This position is not eligible for employer sponsorship, except for TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications, and construction methods to ensure compliance with legal requirements and safety regulations.
• Perform routine tests on concrete, soils, and other materials.
• Measure dimensions and verify levels, alignments, and elevations of structures, fixtures, grades, and pavements.
• Maintain record documents and make field notes and computations.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Strong computer proficiency.
• Active driver's license and successful completion of JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted with 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 such as VDOT soils & aggregate, asphalt, 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, often outdoors in various weather conditions. Ability to perform physical tasks such as bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting objects up to 25 lbs is required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected characteristics.