Construction Inspector

STV is an award-winning national leader consistently ranking among the country's top firms in transportation, bridges, highways, mass transit and rail, and construction and program management. More than 100 years old, the firm provides comprehensive architectural, engineering, planning, environmental, and construction management services for public and private sector clients. Our success is the direct result of our employees' commitment to innovation and quality across more than 40 offices and over 3500 people nationwide.

We currently have an opening for a Construction Inspector II in our Transportation division to work on roadway, bridge, and transit-related construction projects to better service our clients in the Washington, DC Metro area.

Responsibilities:

Performs construction inspection activities on roadway, bridge, and transit-related construction projects. More specifically:

• Monitors contractor compliance with plans and specifications
• Ensures contractor adherence to project safety
• Checks and verifies layouts
• Reads and interprets construction plans and technical specifications
• Performs (QC) and/or monitors (QA) on-site material testing and sampling
• Performs measurement and documentation of completed quantities of work
• Prepares daily inspection reports
• Serves as the lead/only inspector for small projects (construction value of $5M or less)
• Assists Project Manager and Resident Engineer with other field assignments as needed

Typical assignments will include roadway, bridge, railroad, and local transit (bus and rail) construction projects. This position requires frequent contact: with engineers and agency personnel to discuss and resolve field construction issues and to obtain technical guidance in specialty areas of engineering and inspections; with the contractor to schedule and coordinate project inspection and resolve problems; with local government and law enforcement agencies to explain work under construction and coordinate traffic control; with suppliers to monitor receipt of materials; with utility companies to coordinate relocation and installation; and with the public to provide information and resolve issues.

The position will receive supervision from a Project Manager and/or Resident Engineer and assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

Candidate must provide his/her own vehicle, hold a hold a valid state driver's license and clean driving record. Daily travel to project site will be required. Overnight travel is not expected but may be necessary on a limited basis. Candidate must have the ability to lift 50 pounds, traverse rough terrain, walk, or stand for extended periods of time while performing manual tasks, and work outdoors during all types of weather. Candidates may be required to work nights and weekends for specific periods of time.

Requirements:

Minimum of 2 years of construction management (CM) or construction engineering and inspection (CEI) experience with an Associate of Applied Science OR bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field of study from an ABET accredited university.

Applicant must possess the following certifications:

• Concrete Field (VDOT, ACI Conc. Field Level I, or NICET Level II)
• Soil & Aggregate Compaction (VDOT or NICET LEVEL II)
• Asphalt Field Level I & II (VDOT)
• Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control & Flagger (VDOT)
• 30 Hour OSHA Safety Training

The applicant must acquire the following certifications (at no cost to the candidate) within 6 months of beginning employment, as schedule permits for the following areas:

• Pavement Marking (VDOT)
• Surface Treatment (VDOT)
• Slurry Surfacing (VDOT)
• GRIT (VDOT)
• Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector (Virginia DEQ)
• Stormwater Management Inspector (Virginia DEQ)
• Nuclear Gauge Safety Training (NRC Recognized Provider)
• RR RWP (WMATA, CSX, NS)

Desired Skills:

• Experience with VDOT and DDOT and knowledge of their Roadway and Bridge standards and specifications
• Railroad / Transit Experience (CSX and/or NS / WMATA VRE)
• Experience with local utility agencies surrounding DC
• Environmental permit compliance inspection experience preferred, including knowledge of SWPPP, Pollution Prevention, Spill Containment Plans, C-107 process, VDOT's VSMP, ESCCC, and MS4 programs

Compensation Range:

$71,183.00 - $80,890.00

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.