Transportation Construction Inspector (Richmond District)

Richengr; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Construction Inspector to oversee highway and bridge construction projects. In this dynamic role, you will ensure quality control, monitor contractor performance, and conduct essential inspections to guarantee compliance with safety and environmental regulations. This position offers an opportunity to work in both office and field environments, requiring strong communication and technical skills. If you are passionate about construction and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of highway construction inspection experience required.
• Proficient in material testing and quality control inspections.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractors and ensure compliance with construction standards.
• Perform inspections on roadways, bridges, and drainage facilities.

Skills

Material Testing

Field Measurements

Plan Interpretation

Quality Control

Communication

Mathematics

Education

Highway Construction Inspection Experience

Certifications in Construction Inspection

Tools

Site Manager

PlanGrid

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

To work on heavy highway, road and bridge construction and maintenance projects, monitoring contractors, ensuring quality control and contract. Construction Inspector will be working under the direction of a Senior Construction Inspector, Construction Manager or another designee.

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Performance of Material Testing and Inspections or overseeing the material testing of third parties
• Taking field measurements
• Read and Interpret Plans and Contract documents for structures, bridges, roadways, etc.
• Inspection of various aspects of work and project installation to ensure proper construction. May include inspection of excavations, drainage facilities, soil and aggregate placement, concrete placement, structure installations, paving operations, etc.
• Document pay quantities for current and final estimates.
• Complete Daily Summary of Construction Activities and work performed.

• Daily interaction with a contractor and ability to work with contractor's superintendent and foreman.
• Ability to advise contractors of violations. Ability to make recommendations of adjustments required. Ability to report to Senior Inspector, Construction Manager or Designee status of construction operations.
• Reviews lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard survey and field engineering equipment.
• Inspection of Erosion and Sediment Control Installations for environmental compliance.
• Inspection of BMP installations
• Inspection of Roadway Traffic Control and work zone safety.
• Maintains project records; including daily diaries, materials notebooks, as-built plans, pay quantity records, and monthly estimates.
• Reviews and monitors Equal Employment Opportunity/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) documentation and compliance with Federal labor requirements/regulations for Federal-aid construction projects, ensuring contractor compliance with program requirements.

Competencies

1. Communication proficiency
2. Ethical Conduct
3. Flexibility
4. Initiative
5. Time Management

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job is performed in a professional office environment and/or transportation construction job sites. This role routinely uses field and standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, tablets, digital cameras, nuclear gauges, surveying tools and other field-testing equipment materials.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb; drive; lift things; use hands; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. This position typically works 40 or more hours per week. Day shifts usually start between 6:00 and 9:00 a.m. and last 8 to 10 hours. Project assignments can also require night or weekend work. Flexibility to meet client or contractor schedule is important.

Travel

Most assignments do not require more than an hour of travel to and from job sites. However, some assignments will require extensive regional travel each day and others could require staying out of town overnight if distance to job site is greater than 90 miles from home.

Required Education and Experience

Expected to have three (3) years of highway construction inspection experience. Additionally, the Construction Inspector shall have a working knowledge of:

• Roadway, structure and bridge construction/maintenance/repair/rehabilitation methods, materials, standards and specifications
• VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, and Inspector Manual
• VA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• State and federal environmental, safety, and Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and regulations
• Use of contract management software including Site Manager, PlanGrid and/or AWP
• Mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry

Preferred Education and Experience

Required to have and maintain the following certifications:

• Soil and Aggregate Compaction VDOT or NICET LEVEL II*
• Asphalt Field Level I & II VDOT
• American Concrete Institute ACI
• Pavement Marking VDOT
• Slurry Surfacing VDOT
• Surface Treatment VDOT
• Flagger Certification VDOT
• Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection Virginia DEQ
• Nuclear Gauge Safety Training NRC**Recognized Provider
• Stormwater Management (Inspector) Certification*** Virginia DEQ
• Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control VDOT Approved Provider
• 10 Hour OSHA Safety Training OSHA
• GRIT (Guardrail Certification) VDOT

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

The Construction Inspector is expected to be proficient with the following skills:

• Operating computer equipment, software programs and field inspection equipment including Site Manager, PlanGrid and/or AWP
• Functional computer usage including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite software
• Read and interpret roadway, structure and bridge plans and specification
• Apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine minor field adjustments
• Maintain detailed records
• Perform and document required materials testing
• Communicate with the client and contractor personnel and the general public

RICH ENGINEERING is committed to equal opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state or local law.

RICH ENGINEERING has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer as per AAP outlined in employee handbook.