Construction Inspector - Transportation. Abingdon LilyLifestyle
Listed on 2026-05-30
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Construction
Construction Labor / Trades, Civil Engineering, Road Construction, Site Manager
A. Morton Thomas & Associates, Inc. (AMT, Inc.) is hiring Construction Inspectors in the Transportation sector to support projects throughout the VDOT Bristol District and surrounding areas. As part of this team, you will be immersed in a culture reflective of a smaller firm while providing the resources and technical strength of a larger company. With the opportunity to work alongside supportive management, tackle challenging projects, and develop your career, there is no better time to join AMT.
Interested applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, be available for nighttime shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed, work independently and within a team, and be subject to a background check. We are willing to train entry-level candidates with little to no transportation construction experience, however experienced candidates with previous VDOT inspection experience and certifications are in demand. We currently have openings for Construction Inspectors and a select number of Construction Inspector Trainees.
- Oversees and monitors the work of contractors to ensure quality control and contract compliance for roadway, structure, and bridge construction/maintenance projects of routine to moderate complexity, under the direction of a Construction Manager or designee.
- Inspects and monitors contractual field work which includes 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.
- Review and monitor 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.
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver’s license
- Fluent in spoken and written English language
- 0‑6 years of highway construction experience (Preferred)
- Working knowledge of roadway, structure and bridge construction / maintenance / repair / rehabilitation methods, materials, standards and specifications.
- Knowledge of VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, and Inspector Manual
- Required VDOT Certifications relevant to the work being inspected
- Nuclear Gauge Safety Training
- OSHA 10 Hour Training
- Tiered medical coverage
- Dental/Vision
- 401(k) with 6% company match
- Short- and long-term disability
- College savings plan
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Training/Certifications
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