Job Title: Construction/Segment Inspector

Job Description

Acquire hands-on experience in both field and office environments. Learn to design and prepare construction drawings for civil, transportation, mechanical, water/wastewater, and utility projects. Get an overview of opportunities including civil, road and bridge design, industrial, commercial, utilities, and public sector work. Collaborate with a group of talented leaders. Build relationships across the company and align your skills and interests with various engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and monitor contractual fieldwork, including excavations, drainage facilities, concrete placement, steel and precast member erections, soil and aggregate placement, road surfaces, and structures of moderate complexity.
• Verify construction of Roadway and Hwy to ensure compliance with drawings, VDOT specifications and standards, special provisions, and contract documents.
• Advise contractors on deficiencies, issues, failing tests, and noncompliance, providing reference documents for conclusions.
• Take field measurements of materials placed and record production and test results.
• Perform materials testing such as nuclear gauge soil and aggregate density and dense aggregate roller pattern control strips.
• Review placement of and perform materials tests on concrete deliveries in accordance with VDOT and ACI standards, and make cylinders for delivery to the labs.
• Review and inspect asphalt and concrete roadways and bridge decks.
• Review and inspect reinforcing steel and forms prior to concrete placement of more complex and non-routine structures and sign pour cards.
• Review lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard survey and field engineering equipment.
• Oversee and enforce the installation of erosion/siltation controls and highways work zones and traffic control devices.
• Prepare daily diaries, inspection checklists, and materials testing forms.
• Receive materials delivery tickets for compliance and submit them to the contractor.
• Take assignments and direction from Quality Control Lead Management
• Track deficiencies and nonconformance and their corrective actions; document in Daily reports and actively participate in work activity prep meetings and kick-off meetings for work activities.

Top Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Experience in labor and construction
• Experience in inspecting construction materials
• Certifications in concrete inspection (preferred)
• Ability to perform general labor duties such as working in different conditions, lifting (<50lbs), and recording inspection data into a tablet

Work Environment

The work environment includes both outdoor and office settings. You will be working in various weather conditions such as cold, hot, rain, and snow. A lot of overtime is available, and there is a night shift differential of an extra $1.50/hr for any night shift hours. The company is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting, and construction firm that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit and technical expertise.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/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 Jun 18, 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.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $22 - $28