Transportation Inspector​/Senior Transportation Inspector

Transportation Inspector/Senior Transportation Inspector (Full-Time)

Job Location s: US-VA-Roanoke | US-VA-Salem | US-VA-Martinsville | US-VA-Winchester | US-VA-Blacksburg | US-VA-Harrisonburg

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Category: Construction Inspection

Type: Full-Time, Variable Hours, (min. 30 hrs/wk)

EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATION:

Experience inspecting construction work activities, with demonstrated increasing responsibility, of the same or similar type as that of the project to which the Construction Inspector II is assigned. Experience may be in the following sectors: federal, municipal, K-12 school, higher education, transportation, ports or marina projects.

Performs work of moderate to considerable difficulty.

• Performs field checks of all "red-line" as-built plans to assure completeness of the plans.
• Performs on-site field compliance inspection, quality assurance and progress monitoring at various construction projects for conformance to specifications and codes.
• Performs development of payment applications.
• Ensures that all maintenance and new construction is completed in accordance with the contract, plans and specifications, approved shop drawings, approved material lists, and permit requirements. Communicates with and advises contractors of discrepancies and the necessary actions to conform to the plans and specifications.
• Performs required materials testing.
• Performs basic to moderate surveying and necessary measurements to check line, grade and dimensions of roadway and structural elements and advises the contractor of any discrepancies.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with agency, contractor and MBP personnel.
• Performs final inspection, prepares punchlists, and ensures all items on the punchlist are completed or corrected by the contractor.
• Maintains project records including daily diaries documenting work performed by construction contractors which includes detailed locations of work, construction workforce, equipment, and materials records, as well as project photos and inspection reports. Reports may involve incorporation of basic to moderate algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric calculations and associated sketches. Reports are expected to include activities of the team member.
• May track submittals and requests for information. Maintains project correspondence.
• Performs various administrative duties required of MBP team members.
• Inspects grading projects, paving projects, demolitions projects, special design bridge projects, signal projects, signing projects, coating projects, utility projects, other special projects as assigned.
• Researches the proper inspection and construction methods to be prepared for inspection requirements.
• Reviews the performance of, and may assist in the oversight, training and development of Inspector I, Inspector Trainee and Interns/Co-ops, providing daily advising of necessary corrective actions to ensure teamwork, partnering and project success.
• Reviews and/or prepares daily reports for preparation of entries to the project diary, as-built plans, materials books, and work books.
• Prepares and checks construction project construction reports and monthly project estimates. Makes necessary correction and forwards them to the appropriate parties.
• Assist in constructibility and bidability reviews.
• Monitors project budget and schedules.
• Assist in contractor's monthly evaluations.
• Provides customer services and good etiquette to the traveling public, adjacent property owners, and other project stakeholders.
• Performs various administrative duties to include but not limited to: daily timesheet, monthly expense report, and monthly mileage report.

• Obtains training, professional development, and introduction to marketing including involvement with professional associations.
• May be required to participate at shortlist interviews.
• May include limited project management responsibilities.
• May be required to coordinate, monitor and manage all inspection activities on a project.
• Actively participates in company activities, including but not limited to branch and company meetings.
• Obtains intermediate to advanced training and certifications.
• Maintains certifications required to inspect the work for which the Senior Inspector is responsible for monitoring.
• May need to perform duties of Construction Inspector I.

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE:

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and significant years of experience in engineering, architecture, or a skilled craft in the construction industry; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must possess OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification or obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Working knowledge of basic mathematics including algebraic, geometric and trigonometric computations based on field measurements.
• Construction related training and/or experience that demonstrates ability to perform duties.
• Must have computer skills and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, Email, Internet navigation,…