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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Construction Inspector Trainee (Transportation) to support VDOT, locality, and Design‑Build roadway and bridge projects serving the Miller Park, VA area (VDOT Lynchburg District). This is a field-focused, full‑time contract opportunity with hands‑on training, certification support, and growth into inspection and materials testing roles.

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What You’ll Do

• Oversee contractor operations to confirm compliance with contract documents, design specifications, and permits
• Coordinate inspection activities across multiple active work crews
• Track daily work quantities and complete detailed inspection documentation
• Prepare daily field reports, monthly estimates, and as‑built sketches/drawings
• Conduct field inspections and materials testing; maintain accurate testing logs
• Review and validate contractor pay estimates
• Support project engineers with field data, sketches, and reports
• Maintain project diaries and document deficiencies or field issues
• Review contractor schedules (CPM and monthly updates)
• Communicate regularly with engineers, owners, and stakeholders to maintain alignment
• Apply a proactive, solution‑oriented approach throughout construction phases

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Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and technical drawings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Willingness to work nights and overtime as required by project assignments
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; basic computer literacy required

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Certifications & Training (Required / Supported)

Confidential Client expects trainees to obtain or be willing to obtain the following:

• VDOT materials certifications:
  • Asphalt (Asphalt Field Level I & II)
  • Soils and Aggregate Compaction
  • Pavement Marking
• VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Safety or ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS)
• WACEL or ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I

Confidential Client provides resources and support for required certification pathways.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Prior VDOT inspection experience
• Additional VDOT certifications: GRIT, Slurry, Surface Treatment
• DEQ Erosion & Sediment Control Inspector and/or DEQ Stormwater Management Inspector
• OSHA-10 Construction Safety
• Experience with e‑Construction platforms (PlanGrid, e‑Builder, Procore, Fieldwire, etc.)

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Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This is an outdoor, field‑intensive role. Essential functions include:

• Walking and navigating rough or uneven terrain (mud, rocks, steep slopes, wooded areas)
• Climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles as needed
• Bending, twisting, kneeling, and extended standing or sitting
• Repetitive hand/wrist motions
• Lifting or carrying up to 50 lbs and carting loads up to 100 yards
• Driving to/from project sites (round trips may exceed 120 miles)
• Working at heights exceeding 6 feet; ability to wear and inspect a safety harness
• Exposure to a range of weather conditions and occasional noisy or confined spaces

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Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range: $45,000 — $85,000 annually (good‑faith estimate; final offer will reflect experience, certifications, and location)
• Benefits for eligible full‑time employees may include:
  • Flexible work scheduling options
  • Leave accrual and paid holidays
  • Healthcare and group life insurance (additional optional coverages available)
  • Short- and long‑term disability options
  • Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Parental and maternity leave benefits

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Work Authorization & Hiring Notes

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full‑time basis without need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Confidential Client will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visas for this role.
• Confidential Client is not accepting resumes from third‑party recruiters for this position.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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