Senior Transportation Construction Inspector
Listed on 2026-06-13
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Construction
Civil Engineering, Site Manager
Senior Transportation Construction Inspector
In the role of Senior Transportation Construction Inspector, we count on you to:
- Conduct and document observations of construction as it progresses for civil projects related to civil infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, transit, rail, and environmental projects.
- Collaborate with other Inspectors, Construction Managers, Engineers, and Project Managers.
- Mentor junior field staff and provide supervision as needed.
- Serve as the most senior inspector on projects as needed.
- Read and interpret construction plans, shop drawings, specifications and contract documents, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents.
- Track and maintain project materials documentation.
- Perform routine material testing on concrete, soils, and other materials as necessary.
- Provide guidance to less‑experienced field staff as needed.
- Provide oversight to ensure quality control tasks are monitored and documented for contract compliance.
- Work outside during inclement weather conditions.
- Perform other duties as needed.
- Technical school, associate or bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management.
- Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle report.
- All client required Certifications.
- Proficiency with Plan Grid, Site Manager, AWP, and other project management software.
- Ability to interpret construction schedules and Primavera P6 experience.
- Preference given to local candidates.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- A minimum of 5 years experience.
- Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook).
- Strong written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- This position typically requires successfully passing drug‑screening procedures prior to being hired; thereafter subject to random and cause drug and alcohol testing.
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.
Background Checks: This position is subject to a governmental background check.
Drug Screening: This position is subject to a preemployment drug test.
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
Location: Primary
Location:
United States-Virginia-Vienna. Other Locations:
United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Virginia-Roanoke, United States-Virginia-Virginia Beach, United States-Maryland-Fulton.
Salaries: Baltimore, MD: $40.17 - $57.39/hr.;
Fulton, MD: $42.09 - $60.12/hr.;
Washington, DC: $45.91 - $65.59/hr.
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