Construction Inspector - Atlas

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.

Atlas is seeking a skilled Construction Inspector to support remote transportation projects across U.S. National Parks and Forests. The Roadway Construction Inspector will play a vital role in ensuring the quality of construction activities for road projects in the western and central U.S. This position requires building strong working relationships with contractors, subconsultants, and state DOT or FHWA staff, and observing construction processes to ensure compliance with safety protocols and project specifications.

Working closely with a site project engineer and DOT or FHWA project managers, the Roadway Construction Inspector will help maintain clear expectations for work quality, efficiency, and technical development. This role requires effective communication of technical requirements and deliverables to contractors and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand and address client and customer needs while ensuring safety protocols are followed at all times.
• Complete and submit all required documentation, including daily Inspector’s Daily Reports.
• Review Contractor’s Daily Reports, Quality Control Supervisor’s Daily Reports, and all field documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform inspections to ensure quality workmanship, including field measurements of construction materials and products.
• Monitor construction Contractor’s quality control operations, traffic control, and special environmental contract requirements.
• Identify changes, errors, or adjustments to contract documents and recommend corrective actions to the Project Engineer.
• Track and monitor the construction Contractor’s project schedule.
• Step in to perform Project Engineer duties in their absence.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of inspection practices for roadway construction, including:
  • Compaction, gradation, asphalt paving, concrete (compressive and flexural), and reinforcement methods.
  • Surveying, drainage structures, riprap placement, and subgrade stabilization.
  • Traffic safety, erosion control, landscaping, mulching, and seeding.
  • Earthwork, grading, and highway materials testing.
  • Structural concrete, steel construction, and post-tensioned concrete.
  • Subgrade and base course construction, and pavement preservation (chip seals, slurry seals).
  • Bridge construction, tunnel grouting, rock bolting, and retaining walls.
  • Wetlands mitigation, recycled asphalt construction, and underground utilities.
  • Construction staking, pavement striping, and sanitary sewer systems.
• Familiarity with contract plans and specifications for highway construction.
• Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and safe work practices.
• Proficiency in highway construction inspection services, including asphalt, concrete, bridge, drainage, and more.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Construction Inspector II
  • 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in highway construction inspection, or
  • NICET Level III Certification (Construction) with 5 years of relevant experience, or
  • Engineering degree with 5 years of applicable experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet internal requirements for operating company vehicles, maintain a valid driver’s license, and have an insurable driving record.
• Willingness to travel to remote job sites across the western U.S., often for extended periods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).

Compensation:

$35hr-$70hr

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state’s law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Who We Are:

We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values:

Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.
Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.
Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.
Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are at the core of our purpose & values:

We are committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities where we live and work. We believe in our heart-led approach and place a strong focus on conducting our business in an ethical, compassionate, and respectful way. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program, we seek to hire, develop, and promote a talented and diverse team of professionals nationwide. We believe in leveraging the power of our different backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and capabilities to create value for our company and our communities. Our values of Life, Heart, Mastery and Trust are the principles by which we operate, the character of our people, and the culture of our organization. We’re Stronger Together.

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

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