Job Title: Construction Inspector

Job Description

We are hiring three Construction Inspectors to support a major expansion project. This role involves ensuring quality control and contract compliance for various construction activities, including field soils, concrete, asphalt, and aggregate testing. The project is the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion, the largest highway construction project in Virginia's history, aimed at increasing capacity, reducing congestion, and enhancing travel time reliability along the I-64 corridor in Norfolk and Hampton.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control of VDOT Roadway and construction for field soils, concrete, asphalt, and aggregate testing.
• Conduct materials testing such as nuclear gauge soil and aggregate density.
• Review placement of and perform materials tests on concrete deliveries in accordance with VDOT and ACI standards.
• Verify construction of Roadway and Highway materials and placement to ensure compliance with drawings, VDOT specifications and standards, special provisions, and contract documents.
• Monitor and observe limited contractual fieldwork under supervision, including excavations, storm drain piping installation, drainage facilities, concrete placement, soil and aggregate placement, road surfaces, and pile driving.
• Advise inspector supervisors and contractor supervisors/foremen of non-conforming field tests.
• Take field measurements of materials placed/tested and record daily production and test results.
• Complete daily reports with attached VDOT materials testing forms.
• Receive materials delivery tickets for compliance and submission to the contractor.
• Take assignments and direction from Quality Control Lead Management and Senior Inspectors.

Top Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with transportation, soils testing, construction, aggregate testing, asphalt, and construction inspection.
• At least one certification if no degree (Asphalt Field Level 1, Asphalt Field Level 2, Asphalt Plant Level 1, Asphalt Plant Level 2, Soils and Aggregates, VDOT Concrete, ACI Concrete Field Testing, WACEL Concrete Level I, NICET Construction Materials testing).
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical, or related field preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience.
• Experience working outdoors and in various weather conditions.
• Ability to work night shifts and weekends when needed, with prior notice.

Work Environment

This position is located outdoors, in the field, and on site at the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel project. Inspectors will work in various weather conditions and may be required to work night shifts and weekends. The company offers significant overtime opportunities, company-paid certifications, pay raises for acquired certifications, a paid gas card, and a company vehicle.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Virginia Beach,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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• Hiring diverse talent
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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $22 - $30