Transportation Construction Inspector (Full-Time)

MBP (McDonough Bolyard Peck); Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) profit-sharing plan

Tuition assistance

Paid volunteer time

Job summary

MBP (McDonough Bolyard Peck) in Hampton, Virginia, is seeking a full-time Transportation Construction Inspector to provide construction inspection and quality assurance for transportation projects. The ideal candidate will possess VDOT or similar DOT experience, ensuring compliance with requests and specifications while maintaining effective communication with contractors and clients.

This role includes overseeing project documentation, assisting with inspections, and ensuring safety compliance on construction sites. MBP offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary ranging from $30.00 to $36.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Experience in roadway and bridge construction.
• Ability to perform field inspections and communicate discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction compliance with plans and specifications.
• Oversee project documentation and records.
• Communicate effectively with all project stakeholders.

Skills

VDOT experience

Construction inspection

Professional communication

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Basic mathematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Basic surveying tools

Job description

Do you have VDOT or other DOT inspection experience and enjoy field work verifying transportation construction against plans, specifications, and codes while communicating professionally with contractors and clients?

MBP is looking for a Transportation Construction Inspector to support transportation projects by providing construction inspection, quality assurance, and progress monitoring. Candidates should bring transportation-focused experience (VDOT or other DOT) and a track record inspecting roadway, bridge, and related improvements.

What You'll Do

Serve as a field-based inspector supporting transportation construction by monitoring conformance with plans, contracts, specifications, and applicable codes. Provide guidance to contractors on identified discrepancies and recommend corrective actions to align with project requirements. Represent MBP in professional communications with clients and stakeholders and act as a primary on-site contact for assigned operations. Oversee project documentation practices and exercise judgment in coordinating activities to promote safety and compliance within standard industry practice. Responsibilities include:

• Provide on-site compliance inspection, quality assurance, and progress monitoring for assigned transportation construction operations; communicate with and advise contractors of discrepancies and coordinate necessary actions to meet plans and specifications.
• Maintain project records, including daily diaries documenting contractor work, trigonometric calculations, and associated sketches.
• Check materials and material documents to verify required tests; coordinate delivery of samples to the client or testing laboratories for verification.
• Assist with review of payment applications, final inspections, and creation of punchlists.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with the client, contractor, traveling public, adjacent property owners, other project stakeholders, and MBP team members.
• Verify that highway work zones and traffic control are in compliance with current standards.
• Perform work of basic to moderate difficulty, including materials testing and basic surveying.
• Complete administrative duties including a daily timesheet, monthly expense report, and monthly mileage report.
• Work on project sites with the ability to stand and sit as needed, climb ladders, work at heights, work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions, and safely navigate uneven terrain.

Who We Are Looking For

Experience

• Construction work experience with a basic understanding of construction means and methods for transportation projects with a focus on VDOT or other DOT experience.
• Inspection experience on roadway widening, intersection improvements, signalization, bridges, roadway maintenance, streetscape, utilities, and similar work activities.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record; ability to pass a fingerprint‑based criminal background check, DMV driving record check, reference verification, and work history check.
• Construction‑related training and/or experience or coursework in road/bridge construction, civil engineering, materials, and tools utilized in transportation projects.

Education / Knowledge

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Basic mathematics including algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric computations based on field measurements.

Preferred Certifications

• OSHA 10‑hour or OSHA 30‑hour certification (or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire).
• VDOT certifications preferred: Intermediate Work Zone Protection, Asphalt Field Level I and II, Soils and Aggregate, Pavement Marking, Nuclear Gauge Safety, Guard Rail Inspector Training, ACI Concrete, and DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management.
• Other relevant certifications include WACEL, ICC, NICET, or MARTCP.

Skills and Abilities

• Professional communication with clients, contractors, the traveling public, adjacent property owners, and project stakeholders.
• Proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office applications, email, internet navigation, and web‑based tools.
• Field readiness including standing or sitting as needed, climbing ladders, working at heights, working outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions, and safely navigating uneven terrain.

Guidance / Responsibility

• Works independently in the field within assigned operations while receiving overall project guidance.
• Exercises judgment to identify nonconforming work and recommend corrective actions to project stakeholders.
• Represents MBP professionally with clients and coordinates with project teams to facilitate compliance with applicable standards.

What We Offer

We’re focused on providing the tools and support you need to succeed, both personally and professionally. MBP offers a comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer‑paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (for individual employees), a 401(k) profit‑sharing plan, a health savings account with company contributions, competitive compensation with opportunities for semi‑annual bonuses, and generous paid time off. We also provide unique perks like tuition assistance, student loan repayment, annual gym reimbursement, pet insurance, and paid volunteer time. Additional benefits include mental health resources, company‑wide wellness activities, and training and development to support your professional growth. MBP also covers the costs associated with obtaining and maintaining certifications and licenses, such as OSHA 10‑hour, OSHA 30‑hour, Intermediate Work Zone Protection, Asphalt Field Level I and II, Soils and Aggregate, Pavement Marking, Nuclear Gauge Safety, Guard Rail Inspector Training, ACI Concrete, DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management, WACEL, ICC, NICET, and MARTCP.

Status

Full‑time

The base hourly rate for this position is $30.00 to $36.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on work location, qualifications, experience, job‑related skills, and relevant education or training.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to pass a fingerprint‑based criminal background check, DMV driving record check, reference verification, and work history check.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

MBP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic; protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.