Construction Inspector
Precision Systems, Inc.
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Description
About PSI
PSI is a fast-growing transportation engineering firm with 30+ years delivering award-winning infrastructure work across the DC region and beyond. We've grown from a boutique traffic engineering shop to a 50+ person firm spanning roadway design, transportation planning, software engineering, and construction management — and we're not done. Our team combines cutting-edge technology with a deep commitment to safety and innovation to solve the real operational and design challenges facing our communities' transportation systems.
Who We Are
Precision Systems, Inc. (PSI) is a rapidly growing full-service transportation engineering and construction management firm with a strong and expanding presence in Virginia. We provide services such as roadway and intersection design, construction management and inspection, traffic analysis and reporting, crash analysis and countermeasure design, software development, data management, and more. PSI is here to help you grow professionally and keep your career moving forward.
Who You Are
Precision Systems is seeking to hire a Construction Inspector with knowledge and experience of construction standards and practices. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience performing construction inspection within Virginia that may include work for VDOT. The Construction Inspector will inspect all phases of highway construction and maintenance projects under the general supervision of senior or supervisory staff, ensuring construction quality in accordance with plans and specifications and providing a quality transportation system for the traveling public.
Responsibilities:
- To monitor the work of contractors to ensure quality control and contract compliance for roadway, structure, and bridge construction/maintenance projects of routine to moderate complexity, under the direction of a Construction Manager or designee on VDOT projects
- Inspects and monitors contractual field work which includes excavations, drainage facilities, road surfaces, and structures
- Observes and documents Contractor’s daily production rates
- Schedules work and inspection phases with Contractor’s superintendent and agency personnel
- Observes, documents and communicates with Contractor's regarding completion of all elements of project work to include identifying non-compliant work
Takes field measurements of pay items - Reviews placement of and performs tests on construction materials
- Reviews lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard survey and field engineering equipment
- Oversees and enforces the installation of erosion/siltation controls and highways work zones and traffic control devices
- Recommends changes to construction plans to meet field conditions or provide project cost savings
- Maintains project records; including daily diaries, materials notebooks, as-built plans, pay quantity records, and monthly estimates
Qualifications:
The Construction Inspector is expected to have a minimum of three years of highway construction inspection experience as well as working knowledge of:
- Experience with roadway, structure, and bridge construction/maintenance/repair/rehabilitation methods, materials, standards and specifications
- Knowledge of VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, Inspector Manual, and Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices
- VDOT Certifications related to asphalt, concrete, pavement, inspection or other areas required
- Knowledge of Construction plans, symbols, and terminology
- State and federal environmental, safety, and Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and regulations
- Use of the Department’s contract management software
- Maintains a good driving record
- Offers flexibility in working day or night as project require
- Is able to lift at least 50 pounds
The Construction Inspector is expected to have the ability to:
- Functional computer usage including familiarity with Microsoft office suite software and all construction management software systems used by the Department
- Read and interpret roadway, structure and bridge plans and specification
- Apply mathematical formulas and field management principles to determine minor field adjustments
- Maintain detailed records
- Perform and document required materials testing
- Communicate with the agency and contractor personnel and the general public
It is anticipated that the Department will require Construction Inspector positions with various combinations of certifications throughout the life of this contract. The specific certifications required for a given task will be identified by the Department at the time the task is assigned.
Completion of the Inspector Trainee program may substitute one year of experience.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Discretionary annual merit bonus and annual raise
- Up to 4% 401(k) match
- Comprehensive benefits package — PSI covers 70% of medical premiums, plus dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance
- Hybrid work flexibility (2 days a week)
- Commuter Benefits
Precision Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Discretionary annual merit bonus and annual raise
- Up to 4% 401(k) match
- Comprehensive benefits package — PSI covers 70% of medical premiums, plus dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance
- Hybrid work flexibility (2 days a week)
- Commuter Benefits
About this role
Precision Systems is a growing transportation engineering firm seeking a Construction Inspector to oversee highway and bridge construction projects across Virginia, primarily on VDOT contracts. You'd work in the field monitoring contractor compliance with plans and specifications, documenting daily progress, performing materials testing, and coordinating with project teams to ensure quality and safety. The role involves hands-on inspection of excavations, drainage, road surfaces, and structures at various project phases, along with maintaining detailed records and recommending adjustments when field conditions warrant.
The position requires a minimum of three years of highway construction inspection experience in Virginia, with solid knowledge of VDOT standards, specifications, and construction methods. You'll need to be comfortable reading plans, performing field measurements, using survey equipment, and working with construction management software. Relevant certifications in asphalt, concrete, or pavement inspection are expected, though specific requirements depend on the tasks assigned. The role demands physical capability—lifting 50 pounds regularly—and flexibility to work day or night shifts as projects require.
This is a contract position based in Richmond with in-office work, though PSI offers hybrid flexibility of two days per week. The package includes competitive salary scaled to experience, merit bonuses, a 401(k) match up to 4%, and comprehensive health coverage with the company covering 70% of medical premiums, plus dental, vision, and life insurance.
Typical pay for this role
$80,000
Typical range: $60,000 to $100,000
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