Senior Construction Inspector

Do you have the expertise and aptitude to guide construction quality on complex infrastructure projects?

MBP is looking for a Senior Construction Inspector to join our team and support a variety of transportation and infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to expand your experience in inspection, quality assurance, and client interaction while contributing to high-profile projects.

You will serve as a key field representative, performing quality assurance observations and providing recommendations that align with project specifications. Your role involves maintaining effective communication with contractors, clients, and team members while executing technical oversight, recordkeeping, and compliance verification.

• Perform on-site field compliance inspections and monitor progress for conformance to specifications and codes.
• Conduct field checks of “red-line” as‑built plans to confirm completeness.
• Develop payment applications and track submittals and requests for information.
• Advise contractors regarding discrepancies and recommend corrective actions to align with plans and specifications.
• Perform required materials testing and basic to moderate surveying and measurements to verify line, grade, and dimensions.
• Document construction activities in daily diaries, inspection reports, and photo logs, incorporating calculations and sketches as necessary.
• Prepare punchlists, oversee final inspections, and facilitate completion of outstanding items.
• Prepare and review construction reports and monthly estimates; make corrections and forward as needed.
• Monitor project budgets and schedules and assist in contractor evaluations.
• Maintain project correspondence and perform related administrative duties such as timesheets, mileage, and expense reports.
• Inspect specialized signing projects or other assigned tasks and research proper inspection methods in advance.
• Support marketing activities through occasional participation in shortlist interviews.
• Provide guidance and daily feedback to Inspector I, trainees, and interns to promote quality and teamwork.

• Experience inspecting construction activities with increasing responsibility comparable to assigned projects.
• Experience with transportation and infrastructure sectors such as highways, bridges, streets, traffic control, or sign installations.

• High school diploma or GED combined with substantial experience in engineering, architecture, or skilled construction trades; or equivalent training and experience.
• OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification required within 3 months of hire.
• Working knowledge of basic mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry as applied to field measurements.
• Construction training and technical acumen to execute assigned duties.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, internet navigation, and specialized equipment.
• Familiarity with construction management information systems or ability to learn within one month of hire.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools related to projects such as highways, roads, signs, or bridges with broad operational understanding of construction activities.

• ACI Field Testing Technician certification (ability to obtain within 3 months acceptable).
• VDOT Intermediate Work Zone certification (ability to obtain within 3 months acceptable).
• VDOT Soils and Aggregate certification (ability to obtain within 3 months acceptable).
• Additional industry certifications as required for specific project types.

• Independently implement quality control procedures and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data and apply mathematical and engineering principles for field adjustments.
• Communicate effectively and responsibly in verbal and written formats with clients, contractors, and team members.
• Operate computers and specialized inspection equipment confidently.
• Properly use surveying and measurement tools such as levels, transits, measuring tapes, and wheels.
• Identify problems and recommend solutions using sound judgment and past experience.
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