Construction Inspector - Transportation at AMT Engineering

Christiansburg, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TransportationIndustries

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Fluent in spoken and written English
  • Available for nighttime shifts, OT, and/or weekends as needed
  • Capable of working independently and within a team
  • Subject to background check

Responsibilities

  • Oversees and monitors the work of contractors to ensure quality control and contract compliance for roadway, structure, and bridge construction/maintenance projects
  • Inspects and monitors contractual field work, including excavations, drainage facilities, road surfaces, and structures
  • Reports contractor’s daily production rates
  • Schedules work and inspection phases with contractor’s superintendent and agency personnel
  • Advises contractors of violations and recommends adjustments to operations
  • Takes field measurements of pay items
  • Reviews placement of and performs tests on construction materials
  • Reviews lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard survey and field engineering equipment
  • Oversees and enforces the installation of erosion/siltation controls and highways work zones and traffic control devices
  • Recommends changes to construction plans to meet field conditions or provide project cost savings
  • 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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

VDOT InspectionConstruction InspectionQuality ControlContract ComplianceRoadway InspectionBridge InspectionMaterial TestingField MeasurementsDrainage InspectionExcavation Monitoring

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Construction Inspector position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this Construction Inspector role remote or onsite?

The position is onsite in the VDOT Salem District and surrounding areas.

What are the key requirements for the Construction Inspector role?

Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, fluency in English, availability for nighttime shifts, overtime, and weekends, ability to work independently and in a team, and must pass a background check. Prior VDOT inspection experience and certifications are highly desirable.

What is the company culture like at AMT Engineering?

The role offers a blend of a smaller firm culture with the resources of a larger company, providing opportunities for career development and challenging projects.

What makes a strong candidate for the Construction Inspector position?

Strong candidates have prior VDOT inspection experience and certifications, along with a valid driver’s license, flexibility for night shifts, overtime, and weekends, and the ability to work independently and in a team.

AMT Engineering

Multidisciplinary civil engineering and surveying services

About AMT Engineering

AMT Engineering

700 King Farm Blvd # 300, Rockville, MD 20850, USAHeadquarters
1955Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Consulting, Industrial & ManufacturingIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Tiered Medical Coverage
Dental/Vision
401(k)
Short and Long Term Disability
College Savings Plan
Life Insurance
PTO
Holidays
Trainings/Certifications

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