Transportation Construction Inspector

A. Morton Thomas & Associates, Inc. (AMT, Inc.) is hiring Construction Inspectors in the Transportation sector to support projects throughout the VDOT Culpeper District located in Virginia’s Piedmont Region, nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Coastal Plains. The Culpeper District comprises of nine counties and the city of Charlottesville. The district, which covers approximately 3,650 square miles and is home to about 415,000 people, is largely rural with denser population centers in Warrenton and Charlottesville.  Culpeper District is responsible for 10,780 lane miles of roads and more than 1,700 bridge structures. 

Culpeper District’s construction and maintenance programs offer consistent opportunities for consultant inspectors and construction engineers in the region.  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.

Qualifications

• Required:
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Fluent in spoken and written English languag
• 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