Transportation Construction Inspector

JMT Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for a Transportation Construction Inspector to ensure compliance with construction plans and standards. This full-time role involves inspecting ongoing construction activities and requires strong experience in roadway inspection. Ideal candidates will have up to 7 years of related experience and strong computer skills.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of roadway construction inspection experience required.
• Client Requested certifications (e.g., VDOT: Soils & Aggregate, Asphalt I & II).

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans to ensure compliance with legal standards.
• Perform routine tests on concrete, soils, and other materials.
• Gather and maintain record documents.

Skills

Strong Computer proficiency

Communication

Job Proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Job description

Construction Management/Inspection - Transportatio

ID: 23430

Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 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 #50 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. This position is not eligible for employer-based sponsorship with the exception of 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 concreate, 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

• 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)
• 3-7 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.

• Building Relationships & Teamwork
• Communication
• 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.