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Construction Inspector

Wallace Montgomery
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 3/27/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Inspector position at Wallace Montgomery?

Job DetailsJob Location: Norfolk Office - Norfolk, VA 23510Summary

Construction Inspectors inspect, observe, and document construction and maintenance projects; performing tests on soils and materials. Work is performed under the supervision of a Project Engineer. In most cases, an Inspectors day to day direct supervisor may be a clients direct employee. Construction Inspectors have many categories that range from an entry level inspector to a senior inspector. All Inspectors are required to travel and be available to work in any part of the State, subject to change of assignments, as work requires. We work when the contractor works. Inspectors are required to have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Inspectors must also be able to work night shift when required.

Essential Functions: include the following.

Performs field inspections of construction and maintenance projects and of existing roadways, structures and facilities.

Conducts and/or observe and document test on soils, asphalt, concrete, aggregates, bituminous products, metal products and industrial coatings.

Responds to data requests.

Participated in traffic control activities.

Other duties as assigned.

Obtain the following VDOT Certifications

Soil and Aggregate Compaction

Asphalt Field Level I & II

Hydraulic Cement Concrete Field

Pavement Marking

Slurry Surfacing

Flagger Certification

Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection

Stormwater Management (Inspector) Certification

Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control

GRIT (Guardrail Certification)

Obtain the Nuclear Gauge Safety Training and the 10 Hour OSHA Safety Training.

Fill out the Inspector's Daily Report (IDR) which memorializes all labor, equipment, and material used on the project each day.

Maintain daily progress photos of the work.

Fill out Force Account records when there is an unresolved change, but the changed work still must be performed.

Maintain a Sketchbook that contains contains a variety of construction documentation.

Participate in the reconciliation of pay quantities on progress payments submitted by the Contractor.

Attend all meetings, as needed and appropriate.

When appropriate, participate in change order negotiations.

When appropriate, participate in CPM schedule meetings.

QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GED

Valid driver's license

Wallace Montgomery maintains a drug free workplace and we are an equal opportunity employer.

Employment Type: Full Time

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