Construction Inspector
Richmond, VA
Construction Inspector - ( 2500017K )
Description
We create the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Come join our Construction Management Team and work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique projects.
Your Opportunity
Your role is to work with general supervision and direction on average sized projects, and as a team member of a larger project under the guidance of a Construction Manager. You will be responsible for daily inspection efforts on multiple complex, large, and/or diverse projects in order to ensure contractor’s operations comply with project plans, specifications, and contract documents. You will prepare sketches and assemble data for Responsible Charge Engineer to utilize when making changes to the project. This position has the potential to involve travel outside of the Richmond, VA area. Other potential locations may be along the Blue Ridge Parkway, as well as the areas of Culpeper and Staunton, Virginia.
Your Key Responsibilities
Construction Inspector as a representative of the client to ensure quality control and contractor compliance for roadway construction projects of varying complexity.
Coordinate work and inspections with contractor’s representative, client personnel and other stakeholders
Generate reports of conditions found during inspection activities, notifies Construction Management of significant problems and completes documentation necessary to attest to satisfactory completion of inspection or test activities.
Prepares and reviews reports for preparation of entries into Site Manager / Project Wise and is able to properly document materials as well as other test reports for materials
Inspects installation of construction feature, measures dimensions, and calculates quantities.
Examines construction materials, checking to see if they meet specifications.
Review plans, specifications, requests for information, submittals, construction schedules, shop drawings and pay applications (QA/QC).
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Basic skills in math, drafting, and science.
Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the team.
Effectively communicates project issues with contractor, project team and clients.
Must possess the following certifications:
VDOT Soils and Aggregate
VDOT Asphalt Field Levels I and II
VDOT Slurry Seal
VDOT Surface Treatment
Nuclear Density Safety
10 Hour Safety (OSHA)
VDOT Pavement Markings
VDOT Flagger Certification
VDOT Work Zone Traffic Control – Intermediate Level
Education and Experience
Technical degree/diploma/certificate or equivalent in related field; or equivalent combination of education and construction experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience.
Demonstrated experience in VDOT procedures and policies.
Position will primarily require field work which may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. This position has the potential to involve travel outside of the Richmond, VA area.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location : United States-Virginia-Richmond
Organization : BC-2026 Transpt-US Southeast Infrastructure
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Mar 19, 2025, 11:56:31 AM
Req ID: 2500017K
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
