Transportation Construction Inspector

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Our team is experiencing exciting growth! Jacobs needs a Construction Inspector to join our team in Virginia. Successful candidates will perform inspections of roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures during construction to evaluate contractor methods, workmanship, quality, and conformance with contract documents. Candidates will evaluate construction materials for quality and compliance with specifications; perform related work such as data collection, report writing, record‑keeping, field and laboratory testing.

Employees at this level typically work autonomously on assignments but are expected to provide quality daily reports and regularly communicate with the client’s Construction Managers and Jacobs Coordinator.

As our Construction Inspector you will be asked to monitor and inspect contractual field work which includes excavations, drainage facilities, road surfaces, and structures. You will take field measurements of pay items, report contractor’s daily production rates, and schedule work and inspection phases with the contractor’s superintendent and agency personnel.

We will look to your expertise in advising contractors of violations and making recommendations for adjustments to operations. You will review the placement of and perform tests on construction materials, review lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard survey and field engineering equipment.

Additionally, you’ll oversee and enforce the installation of erosion/siltation controls, highways work zones and traffic control devices.

When you join Jacobs, you will have the opportunity to recommend changes to construction plans to meet field conditions or provide project cost savings, maintain project records; including daily diaries, materials notebooks, as‑built plans, pay quantity records, and monthly estimates.

Final candidates could be located in Richmond, Reston, Virginia Beach, Arlington or Hampton Roads, VA.

Here’s what you’ll need

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in construction inspection for transportation projects including roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures
• Ability to read and interpret transportation plans, VDOT specifications and VDOT standard details
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• Ability to maintain detailed records
• Ability to move up to 50 pounds is required
• Ability to effectively follow instructions and deal effectively with contractors and the public
• Knowledge of construction including material, methods, plans and specifications associated safety requirements
• Perform calculations using algebra, trigonometry, and geometry
• Experience using Contract Management software including Site Manager
• Functional computer usage including familiarity with Microsoft Office suite software
• Able and willing to work day or night shifts and/or flexible schedules including weekends as required to support the project requirements
• Work under exposure to inclement weather conditions
• Ability to promote and maintain a safe working environment
• Local to Virginia project sites

• Soil and Aggregate Field Compaction
• Asphalt Field
• Hydraulic Cement Concrete Field
• Pavement Marking
• Flagger Certification

• Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection
• Work Zone Traffic Control Training (Intermediate Level)
• Nuclear Gauge Safety Training

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, caregiver leave and the ability to…