Transportation Construction Inspector

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector to ensure quality and safety during construction projects. This role involves reviewing plans, conducting tests, and verifying compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in roadway construction inspection, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork. Join a dynamic, employee-owned firm that values quality service and safety in a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about construction and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of roadway construction inspection experience.
• Client-requested certifications such as VDOT and DEQ.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Computer Proficiency

Communication

Teamwork

Dependability

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Job description

Transportation Construction Inspector

Richmond, VA

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with over 2,400 professionals, providing multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services across the United States. Ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms.

We are seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector to apply 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-based sponsorship, except for TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications, and construction methods for compliance with legal and safety standards.
• 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 (or relevant 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 such as 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

Fieldwork involving bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting objects up to 25 lbs. Work may be outdoors in various weather conditions.

Job Competencies

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

We are an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.