As a **Special Inspector** , you will be responsible for providing various testing and inspections on new and on-going projects to verify compliance with building codes and standards. **Job Responsibilities** + Travel to various job sites in a company provided vehicle + Perform routine field tests or inspections + Complete structural concrete and reinforcing code and job specification compliance + Understand structural masonry code and job specification compliance + Determine pre-stressed and post tension concrete tendons and reinforcing code and job specification compliance + Perform inspections of soil, concrete, asphalt, steel and/or wood framing + Determine spray-applied fireproofing code and job specification compliance + Document field activity and report findings to the clients and supervisors + Daily communication with site contractors, other technicians and project managers + Other duties as assigned + This position offers career advancement such as paid certifications. **Working Conditions & Physical Requirements** + Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments + Field work on outside construction sites involving long-term standing and potentially repetitive motions + Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant and peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to focus), smell, hear and touch (use your hands to reach, climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit) + Some weekend and overtime work and/or overnight work and travel may be required. You may be required to drive hundreds of miles per day + Ability to regularly lift and/or move/shake up to 40lbs. (soil and/or concrete tests and related apparatus); frequently lift and/or move up to 60lbs. (soil and sand samples, and nuclear density equipment); and occasionally move more than 100lbs. (such as a loaded wheelbarrow of concrete samples) + Ability to read and interpret construction documents + Ability to calculate results from construction inspections + Ability to accurately complete field-testing paperwork and detailed figures + Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, detailed reports, short correspondence and memos + Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization **Qualifications** + High School diploma or equivalent + Must be at least 18 years old for entry onto job sites + Valid Driver's License with acceptable driving record + 2 years of prior field and/or inspections experience + Strong written and verbal communication and ability to use technology/computer + Required: Active Certifications: Masonry, Concrete, Soils, Spray-Applied Fireproofing, Post Tensioned Slabs, etc. or EI (Engineer-in-Training) licensure + Required: Active CWI certification + Preferred but not required: AAS or BS in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology or related degree + Preferred but not required: Knowledge or certifications in radiation safety, Virginia DOT/Roadway, Earthworks and Concrete certification **Team:** Construction Services Department **Work Type:** Full-Time **Location Type:** onsite