Transportation Construction Inspector Trainee

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

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Transportation Construction Inspector Trainee to ensure structural quality and safety during construction projects. In this role, you'll apply standard inspection procedures, review plans, and perform tests on materials to guarantee compliance with legal requirements. This position offers the chance to work in diverse environments, from fieldwork to hands-on inspections, while contributing to vital construction projects. If you're eager to start your career in construction management and inspection, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Active driver's license required; must pass motor vehicle screening.
• High school diploma or equivalent; experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications for compliance with regulations.
• Perform routine tests on concrete, soils, and materials.
• Measure dimensions and verify compliance with codes.

Skills

Active driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Transportation Construction Inspector Trainee

Construction Management/Inspection - Transportation

Harrisonburg, VA • ID: 22975 • 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 Trainee 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

• 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).
• Client requested certifications preferred.
• Construction inspection experience preferred.

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.

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.