Construction Inspector - VDOT Certified

Construction Inspector – VDOT Certified

Virginia Beach, VA

Position Summary 

As Construction Inspector, you will be responsible for ensuring that projects are constructed according to the contract documents and project specifications. This role involves being onsite throughout construction, conducting onsite inspections, performing materials testing, reviewing plans and specifications, and documenting findings to ensure quality and safety standards are met while working to ensure the project is completed on time and within the project budget. Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently are essential for success in this position.

Essential Functions

• Perform construction inspection and management duties.
• Work independently and with others.
• Consistently apply Woolpert procedures.
• Perform quality assurance testing to ensure material compliance.
• Manage and inspect construction projects and materials for compliance with VDOT specifications and approved construction plans/project documents.
• Perform inspections according to VDOT contract protocols.
• Review and interpret construction documents, site drawings, as-built drawings, and specifications.
• Communicate with contractors daily and work to resolve project-related issues.
• Produce detailed daily and weekly reports.

Qualifications:

• VDOT inspection experience with relative VDOT certifications
• Construction management degree and/or 3+ years of construction experience.
• Proficient in Sitemanager/AASHTOWare, MS Office, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teammates and owners.
• General knowledge of construction management, inspections, methods, and materials.
• General knowledge of soil analysis, materials, compaction, and density tests.
• General knowledge of construction observation reporting and procedures.
• Ability to write detailed daily reports and accurately track quantity.
• Ability to measure, compute, and document contract pay items for payment.
• Effective communication skills with clients and staff.
• 10-hour OSHA Construction Certificate or ability to obtain in a timely manner.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to safely traverse construction and project sites and comply with applicable safety codes and requirements.
• Material Testing Certification or the ability to obtain in a timely manner.

Travel

• Daily travel required:

Resulting Physical Qualifications:

• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to operate and manipulate standard office equipment.

Unique Benefits

Certified as a Great Place to Work®, Woolpert is one of the fastest growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) companies in the world. With over 60 offices and countless projects around the globe, Woolpert makes a real difference at home and abroad. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
• Freedom to work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Unlimited vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more: Choose the benefits that work best for you.

Level up your career with Woolpert. Apply today and join our team to help shape the future of tomorrow!

Why Woolpert?

Woolpert is looking for supportive, goal-oriented, and career-minded individuals who are, or are looking to become, industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us, you'll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation, creating limitless opportunities for your career growth.

Pay Range: $70,000 - $90,000 per year. Compensation offered will be based on factors such as individual education, experience, qualifications, skillset, and/or location

Our vision: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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