Roadway Construction Inspector

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking a Roadway Construction Inspector to join our Transportation Group in Rancho Cordova, CA. 

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing  professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500+ professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Working knowledge of federally funded roadway construction in California, with a specific focus on inspection of asphalt paving/hot mix asphalt (HMA) overlays, and traffic control
• Individual must be proactive in identifying field issues and developing solutions to keep the work moving.
• Prepare and process construction records, including RFI’s, submittals, progress pay applications, extra work billings, and contract change orders.
• Ability to document all field activities, work in a collaborative manner with the owner and contractor and represent Dewberry and our clients in the highest capacity.
• Familiarity with common computer programs such as MS Word and Excel for completing daily diaries, quantity calculations and other required tasks.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• 6+ years' of experience.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent is required.  
• Associates degree in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but not required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Relevant project experience on transportation, utility, and Caltrans Local Assistance projects with proven results.
• Knowledge of Caltrans 2018 specifications, policies and procedures, HMA material testing methods, and roadway construction means and methods.
• Experience with night work, lane closures and COZEEP coordination a plus.
• Driving is a requirement of the position. A clean driving record is required.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

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Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $54.02/Hr. - $75.00/Hr. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly. This position is covered under CA prevailing wage.  In addition to the base hourly rate, all applicable fringes will apply.