Senior Construction Inspector

Job Description

Overview 

 

We are seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to support transportation construction projects in Virginia and Washington, D.C. The Construction Inspector will provide field inspection, documentation, and construction oversight services to verify that work is performed in accordance with contract documents, approved plans, specifications, quality requirements, and applicable safety standards.

 

Your role 

 

• Inspect roadway, bridge, drainage, utility, traffic control, and related construction activities.
• Verify contractor work and materials comply with plans, specifications, and agency standards.
• Prepare daily inspection reports documenting work activities, quantities, materials, testing, and field conditions.
• Measure and track quantities for contractor payment.
• Monitor traffic control, erosion and sediment control, and jobsite safety requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, materials testing personnel, and agency representatives.
• Identify and document deficiencies, construction issues, and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate project records, photographs, field notes, and supporting documentation.

 

About you 

 

• High school diploma (or equivalent) plus 10 years related experience OR an Associate Degree in a related technical field plus 8 years related experience is required.
• Relevant VDOT, MARTCP, ACI, NICET, OSHA, or work-zone certifications are a plus.
• VDOT and/or DDOT construction inspection experience preferred.
• Math computation skills and understanding of contract plans and specifications.
• Must be physically fit to do manual labor and carry up to 60 lbs.
• Good oral communication skills and ability to organize information.

 

Rewards & benefits 

 

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact. 

 

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.  

 

About AtkinsRéalis 

 

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. 

 

Find out more.  

 

Additional information 

Expected compensation range is between $40.00 - $60.00 hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

 

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability 

 

Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here. 

  

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In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.