STV is an award-winning national leader consistently ranking among the country's top firms in transportation, bridges, highways, mass transit and rail, and construction and program management. More than 100 years old, the firm provides comprehensive architectural, engineering, planning, environmental, and construction management services for public and private sector clients. Our success is the direct result of our employees' commitment to innovation and quality across all 40 offices and over 2500 people nationwide.

We have a thriving Transportation & Infrastructure practice with a close-knit, team-oriented group that is growing rapidly. Due to our success, we need to continue adding resources to assist with the delivery of our anticipated workload which includes a variety of services associated with various infrastructure improvement projects for VDOT, as well as numerous transit, rail, municipal, institutional, and private sector clients.

We have an immediate need in the Fredericksburg, VA area for a Construction Inspector for our Transportation & Infrastructure division. The successful candidate will support our current staff while assisting in growing the Construction Management and CEI practice to better service our clients statewide.

This role offers unlimited opportunities to maintain existing client relationships, broaden STV’s service offerings geographically, be involved in major transportation projects, mentor junior staff, all while promoting the culture of a healthy work-life balance.

This position offers a challenging role at an Engineer News-Record (ENR) Top 50 rated firm. The ideal candidate is an individual who desires to lead through example, is professionally respected, an excellent communicator, and possesses a strong understanding of construction safety principles.

Job Responsibilities

Perform construction inspection activities and assist in the administration of highway, bridge, and tunnel construction projects. More specifically:

• Apply safety philosophy to all job responsibilities and ability to work safely in an outside environment
• Monitor contractor compliance with plans and specifications
• Establish engineering controls for the construction contractor and inspection of the work
• Prepare daily inspection reports
• Perform and oversee the performance of on-site material testing and sampling
• Perform measurement and documentation of completed work
• Read and interpret construction plans and technical specifications
• Effectively communicate with project staff and clients, both verbal and written communication
• Basic knowledge of computer and tablet (iPad) operation

The employee will typically be assigned to roadway, bridge, and rail construction projects. Daily travel to project site will be required. Candidates must work nights and weekends when required. Overnight travel is not expected but may be necessary on a limited basis.

Candidates must hold a hold a valid state driver’s license and clean driving record and have the ability to lift 50 pounds, traverse rough terrain, walk or stand for extended periods of time while performing manual tasks, and work outdoors during all types of weather.

Specific Requirements

• Applicant must possess a minimum of 5 years of CEI experience.
• Applicant must possess the following certifications or have the ability to acquire them (at no cost to the candidate) within 6 months of beginning employment, as schedule permits:
• ACI Concrete Field Tech, Grade I
• Asphalt Field Level I and II
• Erosion & Sediment Control
• Stormwater Management
• Soils and Aggregates Compaction
• Pavement Marking
• Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety
• Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.