Construction Inspector - Transportation

Job description

A. Morton Thomas & Associates, Inc. (AMT, Inc.) is hiring **Construction Inspectors** in the Transportation sector to support projects throughout the **VDOT Staunton District** and surrounding areas. 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. ### Responsibilities - 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. ### Qaulifications - Required: - High School diploma or equivalent - Valid driver's license - Fluent in spoken and written English language - Preferred: - 0-6 years of highway construction experience - Working knowledge of: Roadway, structure and bridge construction / maintenance / repair / rehabilitation methods, materials, standards and specifications. - VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, and Inspector Manual - Required VDOT Certifications relevant to the work being inspected - Nuclear Gauge Safety Training - OSHA 10 Hour Training