Civil Construction Inspector

Post Date

Apr 15, 2025

Location

Herndon,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

20171
US
Aug 11, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

DC0-774221

Pay Rate

$40 - $54 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Day to day:
Inspect all stages of highway construction and maintenance projects under the guidance of senior or supervisory staff, ensuring adherence to plans and specifications to provide a high-quality transportation system for the public.
Coordinate work and inspection phases with the contractors superintendent and agency personnel.
Review and test construction materials.
Verify lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard survey and field engineering equipment.
Oversee and enforce the installation of erosion/siltation controls, highway work zones, and traffic control devices.

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Required Skills & Experience

Must haves:
Construction Inspector B should have at least three years of experience in highway construction inspection and a 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, 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.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Certs:
VDOT Certifications
· Soil and Aggregate Compaction - NICET LEVEL II*
· Asphalt Field Level I & II
· Hydraulic Cement Concrete Field - ACI Concrete Field Level I, or WACEL Concrete I, or NICET LEVEL II*
· Pavement Marking
· Slurry Surfacing
· Surface Treatment
· Flagger Certification
· GRIT (Guardrail Certification)
· *Beginning in 2013, VDOT Materials Division will no longer be recognizing Mid-Atlantic Regional Technician Certification Program (MARTCP) certifications; current VDOT Letters of Reciprocity will remain valid until the expiration of the MARTCP or state DOT certification that the letter is based on. VDOT Materials Division will start recognizing NICET Level II Certifications in Soils and Concrete.
Other Certifications
· Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection - Virginia DEQ
· Nuclear Gauge Safety Training - Nuclear Regulatory Commission Recognized Provided
· Stormwater Management (Inspector) Certification (Obtained prior to installation of stormwater items)
· Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control - VDOT Approved Provider
· 10 Hour OSHA Safety Training - OSHA

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.