Senior Construction Inspector - Transportation

A. Morton Thomas & Associates, Inc. (AMT, Inc.) is hiring Senior Construction Inspectors in the Transportation sector to support projects throughout the VDOT Staunton District located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley with Interstate 81 serving as a major transportation corridor through the region.

This Spring 2026, the largest I-81 roadway widening project about 7 miles in length will begin in Harrisonburg, VA, home of the JMU Dukes. This will be one of many projects beginning in the region that will bring long term construction inspection opportunities. 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, OT and/or weekends as needed, capable of working independently and within a team, and subject to 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.

• Monitor 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.
• Monitors contractor’s operations to ensure compliance with contract terms and specifications.
• Independently coordinates and directs all phases of construction inspection of projects, which are typically complicated by extensive traffic control, sensitive to the public or environmentally challenging, or require significant project coordination with property owners, utility companies, or local/federal government representatives.
• Coordinate and schedule various phases of construction with the prime contractor and agency personnel.
• Review and monitor Contractors’ plan of operation and advise contractor of violations.
• Make field measurements of pay items and conduct material testing.
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive project records including daily diaries, materials notebooks, as-built plans, pay quantity records, progress schedules, work orders and monthly estimates.
• Aid in the development of work orders, investigations and analysis of Notices of Intent.
• Evaluate and monitor progress schedules, and perform work order analysis.
• As deemed necessary by the task or project, serve as Lead Inspector for a team of inspectors.
• Inspect and monitor contractual field work which includes excavations, drainage facilities, road surfaces, and structures.
• Report contractor’s daily production rates.
• Schedule work and inspection phases with contractor’s superintendent and agency personnel.
• Advise contractors of violations and recommend adjustments to operations.
• Take field measurements of pay items.
• Review placement of and perform tests on construction materials.
• Review lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard survey and field engineering equipment.
• Oversee and enforce the installation of erosion/siltation controls and highways work zones and traffic control devices.
• 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.
• 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
• 7+ years of highway construction experience
• Valid driver's license
• Fluent in spoken and written English language
• Comprehensive knowledge of:
  Roadway, structure and bridge construction /…