Transportation Construction Inspector

JMT; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for applying standard inspection procedures during and after construction to ensure structural quality, safety, and compliance with plans and specifications. Your expertise in reviewing plans, performing tests, and maintaining records will be essential in delivering high-quality results. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to significant projects while working in diverse conditions, alongside a team of dedicated professionals committed to excellence in engineering and construction management.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Perform routine tests on concrete and other materials.

Skills

Computer Proficiency

Active Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Transportation Construction Inspector

Construction Management/Inspection - Transportation

Harrisonburg, VA • ID: 23132 • Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

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.

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 level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance with plans and codes.
• Gather and maintain record documents.
• Make field notes and computations.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Strong 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 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.

Job Competencies

• Building Relationships & Teamwork.
• Communication.
• Dependability.
• Initiative.
• Job Proficiency.
• Quality Service.
• Safety.

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.