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Senior Construction Inspector

Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to support transportation construction projects in Virginia and Washington, D.C. The Construction Inspector will provide field inspection, documentation, and construction oversight services to verify that work is performed in accordance with contract documents, approved plans, specifications, quality requirements, and applicable safety standards.

Your role

  • Inspect roadway, bridge, drainage, utility, traffic control, and related construction activities.
  • Verify contractor work and materials comply with plans, specifications, and agency standards.
  • Prepare daily inspection reports documenting work activities, quantities, materials, testing, and field conditions.
  • Measure and track quantities for contractor payment.
  • Monitor traffic control, erosion and sediment control, and jobsite safety requirements.
  • Coordinate with contractors, engineers, materials testing personnel, and agency representatives.
  • Identify and document deficiencies, construction issues, and corrective actions.
  • Maintain accurate project records, photographs, field notes, and supporting documentation.
Transportation Construction

Location

Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-171472

Salary range

-

About you

  • High school diploma (or equivalent) plus 10 years related experience OR an Associate Degree in a related technical field plus 8 years related experience is required.
  • Relevant VDOT, MARTCP, ACI, NICET, OSHA, or work-zone certifications are a plus.
  • VDOT and/or DDOT construction inspection experience preferred.
  • Math computation skills and understanding of contract plans and specifications.
  • Must be physically fit to do manual labor and carry up to 60 lbs.
  • Good oral communication skills and ability to organize information.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information


Expected compensation range is between $40.00 - $60.00 hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.


Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.

AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies.

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