Job Description

General Responsibilities: Construction Inspectors spend the majority of their time working on projects performing construction related inspection requiring specific certifications and/or experience. Perform daily inspection of construction projects monitoring quality and adherence to building code requirements, construction drawings and project specifications. Inspections may cross multiple inspection disciplines or within a specified area of expertise including structural steel, concrete, masonry, fireproofing, etc. Inspection may include visual/physical inspection and field testing to verify conformance with the plans and specifications. Prepare inspection reports and provide written documentation of observations and testing of materials. Communicate findings to engineer or project manager and when requested collaborate with the project team on solutions to potential issues. Adhere to strict safety standards.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:Performs testing, observation, and inspection as directed in accordance with training and the specified procedures to determine if work is done according to contract specifications.Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.Provides clear documentation of findings and results.Prepare inspection reports and document nonconformance.Performs basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager.Communicates information to Project Manager and other personnel as directed by the Project Manager.May interact with client and other site personnel to provide input on appropriate resolution of findings.May assist Project Manager in development of scope for testing and inspection services.Coordinate pre-dispatch activities with Project, Department, and/or Office Managers.Maintains equipment operation and calibration.Lead, provide direction and may coordinate activities of lower level inspectors.Performs advanced fieldwork and assists with project management.Drive a vehicle such as a Ford F-150 or equivalent.Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Performs pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.Requirements:Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Associates degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Engineering Technology preferred.
  • Minimum 2-4 years’ experience in construction inspection.
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.Required Certification:
  • American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
  • American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level II certification:
  • Ultrasonic Testing (UT)Preferred Certification(s):
  • ICC certification in the following categories:
  • Structural Steel – Bolting
  • Structural Steel - Welding
  • American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level II certification:
  • Visual Testing (VT)
  • Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
  • Dye Penetrant Testing (PT)
  • Radiographic Testing (RT)

How this job compares in Woodbridge, VA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Virginia currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$33/hr across 89 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Woodbridge, VA

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Woodbridge, VA, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Virginia as a whole we're tracking 147 other active welding openings from 74 employers. Browse welding jobs across Virginia.

The most active employers in Virginia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are General Dynamics NASSCO (12), Colonna's Shipyard (7), and Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. (7). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Virginia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Newport News at $34/hr, Norfolk at $32/hr, and Chesapeake at $28/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Certifications this posting mentions

  • CWI — the AWS Certified Welding Inspector credential. It is an inspection qualification rather than a welding one, requiring documented experience plus a three-part exam, and it is the usual route off the torch into QC.

Read straight from this posting's text. Confirm the exact qualification the employer wants before you test — requirements vary by shop even under the same code.

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