NCDOT Transportation Construction Inspector (Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4) (Full-Time)
28 days ago
Raleigh
Job Locations US-NC-Raleigh | US-NC-Wilmington | US-NC-Greensboro | US-NC-Elizabeth City | US-NC-Winston-Salem | US-NC-Charlotte | US-NC-Fayetteville | US-NC-Boone | US-NC-Southern Pines | US-NC-Statesville | US-NC-Sylva... ID 2026-2568 Category Construction Inspection Type Full-Time, Variable Hours, (min. 30 hrs/wk) EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION: Do you have roadway and structure inspection experience, strong documentation skills, and the drive to support NCDOT projects while earning and maintaining industry certifications? MBP is looking for a NCDOT Transportation Inspector (Levels 1-4) to support transportation construction projects. Candidates will align to level based on experience, with progressive responsibility from entry-level inspection through lead project inspection and guidance of junior technicians. What You'll Do: Serve on-site to monitor roadway and structure construction for conformance with plans, contracts, specifications, and codes, providing guidance and recommendations to the project team. Coordinate with agency and contractor personnel and act as a key point of contact for field observations and documentation. Oversee project documentation workflows and contribute to monthly reporting and estimates. Utilize client electronic project management systems to track and log materials and test results. Support training and development of junior inspectors and assist with scheduling coordination as needed. Exercise independent judgment within delegated authority while escalating issues appropriately. Responsibilities include: Provide on-site inspection and quality assurance of roadway and structure construction for conformance with plans, contracts, specifications, and applicable codes • Perform required materials testing, • Perform basic surveying and field measurements to check line, grade, and dimensions and advise the contractor regarding discrepancies, • Communicate professionally with agency, contractor, and MBP personnel, • Prepare and maintain project records, including daily diaries documenting locations of work, workforce, equipment, materials, photos, and inspection reports, • Prepare monthly project estimates and associated sketches, including algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric calculations, • Assist in the oversight, training, and development of a Construction Inspector Trainee, • Verify that highway work zones and traffic control setups align with current standards, • Use the client's electronic project management software to track, document, and log materials and test reports, • Record or monitor materials received, showing quantities estimated to be required in quantities received, used, and tested, • Check materials and material documents; conduct roadway tests; transmit additional samples to the client for verification when required, • Provide customer service and courteous communication to the traveling public, adjacent property owners, and project stakeholders, • Complete administrative tasks, including daily timesheets, monthly expense reports, and monthly mileage reports, • Obtain additional training and certifications as needed and maintain certifications required for assigned inspection duties, • Participate in company activities, including branch and company meetings, • Support coordination of inspectors' schedules, • Recommend rejection of work or payment for completed work as delegated by the Project Owner Who We Are Looking For Experience: • Construction work experience with understanding of construction means and methods; prior inspection experience in the same or similar type of work as the assigned project, • Experience may be in federal, municipal, transportation, ports, or marina projects, • Level II Technician: Minimum four years of relevant experience; able to perform duties without supervision and read resource materials to determine answers to simple inspection requirements, • Level III Technician: Minimum five years of relevant experience; able to perform duties without supervision and read resource materials to determine answers to simple inspection requirements, • High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), • OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification, or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire, • Basic mathematics including algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric computations based on field measurements, • Construction-related training and/or coursework in road/bridge construction, civil engineering, project management, or materials, or a combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating ability to perform duties, • Materials, methods, and tools utilized in construction, repair, or renovation for monitored and inspected work Preferred Certifications: • NCDOT Concrete (preferred), • QMS Roadway (preferred), • Conventional Density (preferred), • ABS Sampling (preferred), • Borrow Pit Sampling (preferred), • Level II Erosion and Sediment Control (preferred) Skills and Abilities: • Carry out specific inspection assignments and document work progress, • Use computers and be proficient with Microsoft Office, email, internet navigation, and web-based tools, • Learn client and MBP construction management information systems (e.g., SharePoint, HICAMS, MBP's OnTrack) within one month of hire, • Read and interpret plans and contract specifications for assigned work, • Apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine field adjustments, • Communicate inspection issues effectively and responsibly, verbally and in writing, with contractors, owners, sub-consultants, and team members, • Use surveying and measurement tools effectively (e.g., survey levels, transits, four-foot levels, lock levels, tapes, measuring wheels, straight edges), • Obtain and maintain industry certifications specific to assigned duties, • Bend, stoop, kneel, twist, grasp with hands, raise hands above head; stand, sit, climb, and balance; work in confined spaces and at heights with adequate vision; perform tasks up to 12 hours on occasion, • Work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions, • Safely navigate construction sites with uneven terrain, • Maintain a valid driver's license with a good driving record, • Travel and drive regularly, • Work independently with minimal supervision Guidance/Responsibility: • Assignments are generally received from Engineers/Consultants (including Lead and Senior), Construction Inspector II, Project Inspector, Construction Manager, or Project Manager, • Work is supervised with opportunities to work independently, • Level of supervision is expected to decrease progressively as knowledge, skills, and abilities increase What We Offer: We're focused on providing the tools and support you need to succeed, both personally and professionally. MBP offers a comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (for individual employees), a 401(k) profit-sharing plan, a health savings account with company contributions, competitive compensation with opportunities for semi-annual bonuses, and generous paid time off. We also provide unique perks like tuition assistance, student loan repayment, annual gym reimbursement, pet insurance, and paid volunteer time. Additional benefits include mental health resources, company-wide wellness activities, and training and development to support your professional growth. MBP also covers the costs associated with obtaining and maintaining certifications and licenses, such as OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certification, NCDOT Concrete, QMS Roadway, Conventional Density, ABS Sampling, Borrow Pit Sampling, and Level II Erosion and Sediment Control. Status: Full-time Requirements: • Fingerprint-based criminal history background check, DMV driving record check, reference verification, and work history verification prior to employment, • Valid driver's license and safety shoes required, • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship MBP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic; protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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