Transportation Construction Inspector Trainee

JMT Careers; 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 Virginia team. In this vital role, you will apply standard inspection procedures during construction to ensure structural quality and safety compliance. You will review plans, conduct routine tests on materials, and maintain accurate records of field activities. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in construction management while working in diverse environments. If you are eager to start your career in construction inspection and thrive in a dynamic field setting, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; experience may substitute.
• Certifications and construction inspection experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications for compliance with regulations.
• Perform tests on materials and measure dimensions on-site.
• Maintain records and field notes of construction activities.

Skills

Construction Inspection

Plan Interpretation

Material Testing

Field Documentation

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

1. Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance with legal requirements and safety regulations.
2. Perform routine tests on concrete, soils and other materials.
3. Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance with plans and codes.
4. Gather and maintain record documents.
5. Make field notes and computations.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Experience

1. High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience).
2. Client requested certifications preferred.
3. 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.