Construction Inspector - Transportation

Overview

Morton Thomas & Associates, Inc. (AMT, Inc.) is hiring Construction Inspectors in the Transportation sector to support projects throughout the VDOT Staunton District located in the Shenandoah Valley, with Interstate 81 serving as a major transportation corridor through the region. The Spring 2026 commencement includes one of the largest I-81 roadway widening projects in Harrisonburg, VA, offering long-term construction inspection opportunities.

AMT operates with a smaller-firm culture while providing the resources and technical strength of a larger company, with opportunities to work alongside supportive management and advance your career.

Interested applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, be available for nighttime shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed, capable of working independently and in a team, and subject to a background check. We are willing to train entry-level candidates with little to no transportation construction experience; experienced candidates with prior VDOT inspection experience and certifications are in demand. Openings include 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.

• Required: High School diploma or equivalent
• Required: Valid driver’s license
• Required: Fluent in spoken and written English language
• Preferred: 0-6 years of highway construction experience
• Preferred: Working knowledge of roadway, structure and bridge construction/maintenance/repair/rehabilitation methods, materials, standards and specifications
• Preferred: VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, and Inspector Manual
• Required: Relevant VDOT Certifications
• Preferred: Nuclear Gauge Safety Training
• Preferred: OSHA 10 Hour Training

• Tiered medical coverage
• Dental/Vision
• 401(k) with a 6% company match
• Short- and long-term disability
• College savings plan
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Training/Certifications