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Construction Inspector

Employer
Dewberry
Location
Fairfax, Virginia
Closing date
May 25, 2019

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Job Details

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Construction Inspector

Dewberry is currently seeking Construction Inspectors for its Metropolitan DC offices to work on projects in DC and MD. The Construction Inspector function is to monitor the work of contractors to ensure quality control and contract compliance for roadway, utility, storm drainage, and streetscape construction projects of moderate to considerable complexity. Experience with DDOT is a plus. MSHA and/or VDOT experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor operations to ensure compliance with plans, contract terms and specifications
  • Coordinates and schedules various phases of construction inspection with the prime contractor and other agencies
  • Reviews and monitors contractors' plan of operation including MOT
  • Advises contractors of violations and recommends adjustments to operations
  • Recommends changes to construction plans to meet field conditions
  • Makes field measurements of pay items and conducts materials testing
  • Checks equipment
  • Maintains and reviews comprehensive project records including daily diaries, materials notebooks, as-built plans, pay quantity records, progress schedules, work orders, and monthly estimates.


Required Skills & Required Experience

  • 3 years of preferred DDOT construction inspection experience with applicable certifications including: Concrete, Soils & Aggregate, Paving, & Striping .
  • Working knowledge of mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
  • Working skill in operating computer equipment, software programs and field inspection equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret roadway and utility plans and contract specifications
    • Knowledge of pipeline construction methods, materials, standards and specification
    • Apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine field adjustments
    • Maintain detailed records
    • Perform required materials testing
    • Communicate effectively with agency and contractor personnel and the general public.
  • Ability to drive assigned and/or personal vehicles within roadways and project sites to perform construction inspection activities


*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

*In accordance with the First Source Amendment Act of 2011, District residents will be given priority for new jobs created by municipal financing and development programs.

Company

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 50 locations and 2,000 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

 

Company info
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Location
8401 Arlington Blvd
Fairfax
VA
22031-4666
US

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