Senior Construction Inspector

ABOUT THE POSITION

Senior Construction Inspector

VHB's office in Augusta is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to work on a variety of field related bridge, roadway, and other transportation-based construction projects on site.

Responsibilities

Provide assurance that the project has been constructed in accordance with plans and specifications
• Provide recommendations concerning construction issues
• Review shop drawings and other submittal
• Review pay requisitions from contractors
• Prepare construction change orders and meeting minutes/correspondence related to the project
• Review material tests results and reports
• May serve as a Resident Engineer, or as a Senior Inspector under the supervision of a Resident Engineer, on MaineDOT or municipal projects on site

Skills and Attributes

• Strong technical knowledge of construction methods and practices related to highway, bridge, and/or marine projects
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to think critically and solve problems
• Ability to work well in team-oriented structure
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and construction specifications
• Record of success working on public sector projects
• Familiarity with state DOT software

Qualifications

• 5 years of construction inspection experience on bridge/highway projects in Maine required
• High school diploma or GED
• AS or BS in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field preferred
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I certification preferred
• NETTCP Quality Assurance Technologist certification preferred
• NICET Level III to IV Certification in Transportation/Highway Construction, or current PE licensure in the state of Maine, preferred
• Familiarity with MaineDOT construction inspection requirements and procedures
• Valid driver's license required

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Augusta, ME is $80,000-105,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

Building what's next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, peopledriven, futureready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

When you join VHB, you'll find:

• Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
• Support to grow your skills and lead through change
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
• Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment

We're growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what's next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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