Transportation Construction Inspector Trainee

Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc.; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector Trainee to join their dynamic team. This role involves applying standard inspection procedures to ensure structural quality and safety during construction. As part of a dedicated team, you'll review plans, conduct material tests, and ensure compliance with legal requirements. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field while working in diverse conditions. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career in construction management with a company that values its employees, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; experience may substitute.
• Active driver's license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Perform routine tests on construction materials and gather records.

Skills

Construction Inspection

Plan Interpretation

Material Testing

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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 and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience).
• Active driver’s license.
• 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.