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Senior Construction Inspector / Lead Inspector

M&J Engineering
Fairfax, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026
M&J Engineering, D.P.C. is a quality provider of multi-discipline consulting services with over 300 employees. Since its inception in 2004, M&J has grown into diversified provider of engineering, construction management, construction inspection, technology, and environmental services to a broad range of clients, including federal, state and city/local agencies, private owners, architects, engineers and contractors.

M&J is a leader in construction management and inspection, ITS, mechanical, electrical, wastewater, water supply, tunnel airport, port, marine/coastal, environmental engineering, and design-build services for both new infrastructure projects and renovations.

M&J bases its employment and personnel decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, with the intent to further the Company’s Affirmative Action commitment. M&J does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, employment status, veteran or military status, or any other category protected by law. Our Company vigorously pursues opportunities to recruit and develop job candidates who have the desire and potential for becoming qualified employees through our Affirmative Action Plan.

M&J is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector / Lead Inspector to lead and coordinate daily field inspection activities for Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) construction projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate daily field inspection activities for transportation construction projects.
  • Supervise Construction Inspectors and coordinate inspection coverage for contractor operations.
  • Ensure construction work complies with VDOT plans, specifications, standards, and contract requirements.
  • Review Daily Work Reports (DWRs) prepared by field inspectors.
  • Monitor contractor operations including earthwork, drainage, paving, bridge construction, utilities, and traffic control devices.
  • Verify quantities of materials incorporated into the project for pay estimate documentation.
  • Coordinate materials testing activities and verify testing results.
  • Identify construction issues and coordinate with project management staff to resolve them.
  • Monitor maintenance of traffic operations in accordance with the VDOT Work Area Protection Manual (WAPM).
  • Monitor jobsite safety and ensure compliance with environmental requirements.

Required

Qualifications

  • Minimum 7–10 years of experience in highway or bridge construction inspection.
  • NICET Level III or IV certification in Transportation Construction Inspection or Construction Materials Testing.
  • ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I certification.

Preferred

  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training.
  • Nuclear Density Gauge Safety Certification.
  • ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) certification.
  • VDOT materials certifications such as Asphalt Field Level I or Soils and Aggregate Compaction.

Benefits

M&J is a leader in providing quality engineering consulting services to a diverse and exciting client base. We attract experienced professionals who understand proactive client service, safety, risk management and loss prevention practices, quality control, teamwork, and the development of younger staff. We seek employees who enjoy their work, desire continuous improvement, and want to contribute to the vision and growth of a quality, employee-owned, professional firm. To all full-time employees we provide a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental and eye insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, etc. Salary will depend on experience and credentials.

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