Construction Inspector - Hampton Roads District at Rk&K in Chesapeake, VA | Kablio

Role

Description

client liaison

project reporting

survey review

materials testing

quantity tracking

construction inspection

Interface with clients, state and federal agencies, and other engineering disciplines on construction projects
Maintain comprehensive project records and reporting as required
Fully engage in solving complex problems to provide technical evaluation and sound solutions
Review lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard survey and field engineering equipment
Review placement of various materials and provides materials testing as required
Performs field measurements and tracks daily quantities of work items installed
Provide construction management support, including inspection and monitoring of construction of roadway and structures to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and safety regulations
Monitor and document the activities of contractors. Communicate and document non-compliant work elements

Requirements

vdot flagger

aci concrete

osha 10hr

plangrid

engineering degree

3 years

Ability to compute basic mathematic formulas including algebra and geometry
VDOT Flagger Certification
VDOT and other local public agency experience desired
ACI Concrete Field Level I, or WACEL Concrete I, or NICET LEVEL II
VDOT Required Material Certifications (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
Three (3) years of relevant experience in materials, standards, and specifications related to state highway projects and facilities
10 Hour OSHA Safety Training - OSHA
Acceptable driving record
VDOT GRIT (Guardrail Certification)
Experience with construction document management software including PlanGrid, AWP, and SharePoint
VA DEQ - Stormwater Management (Inspector) Certification
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Construction Inspection experience including roadway, asphalt, concrete, pavement markings, structure and bridge construction methods
High School Diploma or GED
Nuclear Gauge Safety Training
Ability to communicate effectively across different platforms with project management, clients, stakeholders, and contractors
Ability to pass Criminal History Background Check (CHBC)
Capable of working independently on small construction projects
Associate or bachelor's in engineering or similar field of study
VDOT Pavement Marking
Functional use of computer software including Microsoft suite and other construction documentation software
VDOT Slurry Surfacing
VDOT Soil and Aggregate Compaction - NICET LEVEL II
VA DEQ - Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection

Benefits

VDOT Surface Treatment
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Wellness programs and employee resource groups
Matching 401(k) plan
Paid Holidays
Career Development

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

criminal history background check (chbc) required

Company

Overview

Founded 1923

Year of Origin

The company originated as a civil-engineering startup in a Baltimore townhouse and has since grown into a full-service consultancy.

Revenue $308M

Annual Revenue

Generating around $308 million in annual revenue, the firm operates across multiple regions with over a dozen offices.

ENR Top 100

U.S. Design Ranking

Recognized in ENR’s Top 100 U.S. Design Firms for delivering collaborative and quality-driven work.

Evolved from a civil-engineering startup into a full-service multidisciplinary consultancy.
Headquartered in Baltimore with over a dozen offices across the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Texas.
Specializes in transportation planning and infrastructure, water resources, utilities/energy, environmental services, structures, and survey.
Projects include highway design, bridge inspection, stormwater management systems, and utility relocations, blending field work with big-picture design.
Supports alternative delivery models (design-build, P3) for over two decades, guiding projects from RFQ through construction and inspection.
Staff has undertaken adventurous fieldwork, such as building roads through the Honduran jungle and inspecting wastewater infrastructure in wetlands.
Operates with a low-ego culture emphasizing teamwork, responsiveness, and attention to detail.

Culture + Values

low key, low ego.
we sweat the small stuff.
teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of our success.
our people are our greatest asset.
agile and flexible, yet disciplined and practical.
creativity and innovation are in our tool box.
we see the unseen, solve problems and discover solutions.

Environment + Sustainability

2023

First Annual Sustainability Report

Released as part of the centennial strategy, marking a milestone in sustainability efforts.

Committed to integrated sustainability in nearly every project—using LEED, SITES, Envision, GreenRoads, WEDG certifications.
Minimize waste and reuse materials where feasible across project and internal operations.
Consider environmental impacts, sustainability, and resiliency in engineering designs.
Advance pollution prevention, resource conservation, and environmental sustainability goals.
Position sustainability as both cost‑savings and value‑add in short‑ and long‑term operations.
“Protect the Buffalo” motto reflects preserving environment and infrastructure for future generations.

Inclusion & Diversity

135+ Members

Women’s Leadership Forum

Since 2015, the Women’s Leadership Forum has grown to engage over 135 members through various professional development activities.

35+ Sessions

Professional Development

The forum has hosted 35+ 'lunch and learns' on topics like work-life balance, career development, and leadership.

4.0/5 Rating

Glassdoor D&I Score

The company received a Glassdoor Diversity & Inclusion rating of 4.0/5 based on 61 employee reviews.

Committed to an environment free of discrimination and racial bias; welcome, respect, develop and leverage individual differences.
DEIB Council composed of employees from diverse backgrounds driving policy change and initiatives.
Employee Resource Groups for LGBTQIA+ and African American/Black employees and allies.

Articles

Careers

Projects

About Us

Role

Description

client liaison

project reporting

survey review

materials testing

quantity tracking

construction inspection

Interface with clients, state and federal agencies, and other engineering disciplines on construction projects
Maintain comprehensive project records and reporting as required
Fully engage in solving complex problems to provide technical evaluation and sound solutions
Review lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard survey and field engineering equipment
Review placement of various materials and provides materials testing as required
Performs field measurements and tracks daily quantities of work items installed
Provide construction management support, including inspection and monitoring of construction of roadway and structures to ensure compliance with plans, specifications and safety regulations
Monitor and document the activities of contractors. Communicate and document non-compliant work elements

Requirements

vdot flagger

aci concrete

osha 10hr

plangrid

engineering degree

3 years

Ability to compute basic mathematic formulas including algebra and geometry
VDOT Flagger Certification
VDOT and other local public agency experience desired
ACI Concrete Field Level I, or WACEL Concrete I, or NICET LEVEL II
VDOT Required Material Certifications (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
Three (3) years of relevant experience in materials, standards, and specifications related to state highway projects and facilities
10 Hour OSHA Safety Training - OSHA
Acceptable driving record
VDOT GRIT (Guardrail Certification)
Experience with construction document management software including PlanGrid, AWP, and SharePoint
VA DEQ - Stormwater Management (Inspector) Certification
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Construction Inspection experience including roadway, asphalt, concrete, pavement markings, structure and bridge construction methods
High School Diploma or GED
Nuclear Gauge Safety Training
Ability to communicate effectively across different platforms with project management, clients, stakeholders, and contractors
Ability to pass Criminal History Background Check (CHBC)
Capable of working independently on small construction projects
Associate or bachelor's in engineering or similar field of study
VDOT Pavement Marking
Functional use of computer software including Microsoft suite and other construction documentation software
VDOT Slurry Surfacing
VDOT Soil and Aggregate Compaction - NICET LEVEL II
VA DEQ - Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection

Benefits

VDOT Surface Treatment
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Wellness programs and employee resource groups
Matching 401(k) plan
Paid Holidays
Career Development

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

criminal history background check (chbc) required

Company

Overview

Founded 1923

Year of Origin

The company originated as a civil-engineering startup in a Baltimore townhouse and has since grown into a full-service consultancy.

Revenue $308M

Annual Revenue

Generating around $308 million in annual revenue, the firm operates across multiple regions with over a dozen offices.

ENR Top 100

U.S. Design Ranking

Recognized in ENR’s Top 100 U.S. Design Firms for delivering collaborative and quality-driven work.

Evolved from a civil-engineering startup into a full-service multidisciplinary consultancy.
Headquartered in Baltimore with over a dozen offices across the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Texas.
Specializes in transportation planning and infrastructure, water resources, utilities/energy, environmental services, structures, and survey.
Projects include highway design, bridge inspection, stormwater management systems, and utility relocations, blending field work with big-picture design.
Supports alternative delivery models (design-build, P3) for over two decades, guiding projects from RFQ through construction and inspection.
Staff has undertaken adventurous fieldwork, such as building roads through the Honduran jungle and inspecting wastewater infrastructure in wetlands.
Operates with a low-ego culture emphasizing teamwork, responsiveness, and attention to detail.

Culture + Values

low key, low ego.
we sweat the small stuff.
teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of our success.
our people are our greatest asset.
agile and flexible, yet disciplined and practical.
creativity and innovation are in our tool box.
we see the unseen, solve problems and discover solutions.

Environment + Sustainability

2023

First Annual Sustainability Report

Released as part of the centennial strategy, marking a milestone in sustainability efforts.

Committed to integrated sustainability in nearly every project—using LEED, SITES, Envision, GreenRoads, WEDG certifications.
Minimize waste and reuse materials where feasible across project and internal operations.
Consider environmental impacts, sustainability, and resiliency in engineering designs.
Advance pollution prevention, resource conservation, and environmental sustainability goals.
Position sustainability as both cost‑savings and value‑add in short‑ and long‑term operations.
“Protect the Buffalo” motto reflects preserving environment and infrastructure for future generations.

Inclusion & Diversity

135+ Members

Women’s Leadership Forum

Since 2015, the Women’s Leadership Forum has grown to engage over 135 members through various professional development activities.

35+ Sessions

Professional Development

The forum has hosted 35+ 'lunch and learns' on topics like work-life balance, career development, and leadership.

4.0/5 Rating

Glassdoor D&I Score

The company received a Glassdoor Diversity & Inclusion rating of 4.0/5 based on 61 employee reviews.

Committed to an environment free of discrimination and racial bias; welcome, respect, develop and leverage individual differences.
DEIB Council composed of employees from diverse backgrounds driving policy change and initiatives.
Employee Resource Groups for LGBTQIA+ and African American/Black employees and allies.

Articles

Careers

Projects

About Us