Construction Inspector

Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, LLC (ICE) is a full-service transportation design and consulting firm specializing in civil and transportation engineering services. ICE delivers comprehensive solutions for infrastructure projects across the U.S. With a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction, we support communities through engineering designs and field work.

Remote Status: On-Site

• Hampton Roads
• Lynchburg
• Culpeper
• Salem
• Bristol

• Construction Inspector Trainee: 0–3 years of experience
• Construction Inspector: 3–7 years of experience
• Lead Construction Inspector: 7–10+ years of experience

The Construction Inspector is responsible for inspecting all phases of highway construction and maintenance projects under the general supervision of senior or supervisory staff, ensuring construction quality in accordance with plans and specifications and providing a safe transportation system for the public.

• 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.
• Inspects and monitors contractual field work which includes excavations, drainage facilities, road surfaces, and structures.
• Observes and documents Contractor’s daily production rates.
• Schedules work and inspection phases with Contractor’s superintendent and agency personnel.
• Observes, documents and communicates with Contractor regarding completion of all elements of project work to include identifying non‑compliant work.
• 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 high‑way 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.
• Reviews and monitors 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 required.
• Experience in materials, standards, and specifications related to VDOT projects and facilities required.
• Knowledge of roadway, structure, and bridge construction/maintenance/repair/rehabilitation methods, materials, standards and specifications.
• Experience with VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, Inspector Manual, and Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices; construction plans, symbols, and terminology; state and federal environmental, safety, and equal employment opportunity guidelines and regulations.
• Ability to use the project’s contract management software.
• Functional computer usage including familiarity with Microsoft Office suite and all construction management software systems used by the client.
• Read and interpret roadway, structure and bridge plans and specifications.
• Apply mathematical formulas and field management principles to determine minor field adjustments.
• Maintain detailed records.
• Perform and document required materials testing.
• Communicate with the agency, contractor personnel and the general public.
• A valid driver’s license is required with a safe driving record and must complete a pre‑employment screening.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• ICE is a drug‑free workplace.
• Desired certifications:
  Asphalt Field Level I and II, Concrete Field, American Concrete Institute Level 1, Pavement Marking (CCWA), Nuclear Gauge Training plus Hazmat, Soil and Aggregate Compaction (CCWA), Surface Treatment, Slurry Surfacing, Guardrail Installers Training, DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector Level, and DEQ Storm…