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Senior CEI Inspector - Transportation

Jacobs
Jacobs Salary
Virginia, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/29/2025
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

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Jacobs is seeking a Senior Roadway Construction Inspector to join our team. Successful candidates will perform inspections of roadways, bridges, traffic signals and related highway structures during construction to evaluate Contractor methods, workmanship, quality and conformance with contract documents. Candidates will evaluate construction materials for quality and compliance with specifications; perform related work such as data collection, report writing, record-keeping, field and laboratory testing. Employees at this level typically work autonomously on assignments but are expected to provide quality daily reports and regularly communicate with the client’s Construction Managers and Jacobs Coordinator.

As our Senior Construction Inspector you will be asked to monitor and inspect contractual field work which includes excavations, drainage facilities, road surfaces, and structures. You will take field measurements of pay items, report contractor’s daily production rates as well as schedule work and inspection phases with contractor’s superintendent and agency personnel.

We will look to your expertise in advising contractors of violations and make recommendations for adjustments to operations. You will review placement of and perform tests on construction materials, review lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard survey and field engineering equipment. Additionally, you’ll oversee and enforce the installation of erosion/siltation controls, highways work zones and traffic control devices.

When you join Jacobs, you will have the opportunity to recommend changes to construction plans to meet field conditions or provide project cost savings, maintain project records; including daily diaries, materials notebooks, as-built plans, pay quantity records, and monthly estimates.

You’ll be asked to review and monitor Equal Employment Opportunity/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) documentation and compliance with Federal labor requirements/regulations for Federal-aid construction projects, ensuring contractor compliance with program requirements.

Here's what you'll need

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Substantial experience in construction inspection for transportation projects, preferably roadway
  • Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to move up to 50 pounds is required
  • Ability to effectively follow instructions and deal effectively with contractors and the public
  • Knowledge of construction including material, methods, plans and specifications associated safety requirements
  • Perform calculations using algebra, trigonometry, and geometry
  • Experience using Contract Management software including Site Manager
  • Functional computer usage including familiarity with Microsoft office suite software
  • Able and willing to work day or night shifts and/or flexible schedules including weekends as required to support the project requirements
  • Work under exposure to inclement weather conditions
  • Ability to promote and maintain a safe working environment


You will also need the following Certifications

  • Soil and Aggregate Field Compaction
  • Asphalt Field
  • Hydraulic Cement Concrete Field
  • Pavement Marking
  • Flagger Certification
  • Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
  • Work Zone Traffic Control Training


Posted Salary Range Minimum

64,400.00

Posted Salary Range Upper

88,600.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $64,400.00 to $88,600.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Salary : $64,400 - $88,600

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