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Construction Inspector

Mott MacDonald
life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Arlington
Apr 22, 2026

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we'd still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let's explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Mott MacDonald is looking for an experienced Construction Inspector with heavy expertise in automatic train control systems having 20+ years' experience, to undertake a range of projects. Successful candidate should have the skills to perform a wide range of tasks such as:



  • Achieve and maintain full familiarity with CBTC, Signaling, and various integral Signal System's precise technical contract plans, specifications, contractors' schedules and plans, applicable safety regulations, and current shop and working drawings relative to assigned contract duties to be knowledgeable about the contractors' obligations, plans and schedule
  • Conduct specialized inspections of all elements of work being performed for the project to determine the quality of workmanship and materials used, making sure these conform to the contract documents, applicable to state and federal codes and requirements
  • Observe work operations for compliance with applicable safety regulations, be alert for unsafe practices, and, where appropriate, request their correction by the contractors' representative on site
  • Prepare daily inspection reports documenting construction progress
  • Monitor the program compliance with plans, specifications, and other contract provisions
  • Maintain daily logs of inspection work
  • Review the project work for discrepancies or unauthorized changes
  • Document daily construction activities on electronic and/or hardcopy reports
  • Record equipment and quantities of materials, as noted in the schedule of values, as well as change order work under respective Pending Change Order (PCO) numbers, in Daily Inspection Reports
  • Monitor contractors' actual progress against scheduled progress and record on Daily Inspection Reports
  • Record contractors' job-site equipment and manpower
  • Conduct Substantial Completion Inspections and Final Acceptance Inspections
  • Prepare punch-lists or worklists in areas of assigned responsibility before Substantial Completion Inspections
  • Monitor and record correction of construction deficiencies; and perform on-site material testing (as required).



Candidate Specification:



  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, constructionmanagement, or equivalent
  • At least 10 years' experience managing large technical projects as a construction inspector with 2 years managing signaling systems within the transit rail industry
  • A minimum of seven (7) years demonstrable experience in construction engineering and inspection and testing for large infrastructure projects
  • A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in the work elements of the specified project(s)
  • Ability to read and comprehend contract documents, including complex plans, specifications, and shop drawings
  • Ability to understand construction testing disciplines, such as welding, non-destructive testing, concrete and grout sampling and testing, mechanical and electrical, architectural, and structural
  • Certification in general building construction, inspection, or code enforcement from the American Construction Inspector's Association or other similar association or regulatory governmental organization; andCompletion of OSHA 30-Hour Training



Benefits & Reward

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.




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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.


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