Construction Inspector

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 and 140 offices throughout the US. 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. Come join us!

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Perform work related to transportation engineering activities including but not limited to : Construction Inspection, Materials Testing, Construction Surveying, & Construction Records Keeping.

Work will require knowledge of construction and engineering principles as it relates to the construction and maintenance of highways, streets, and bridges.

Workers at this level are expected to work independently on assignments to meet project objectives, however all unusual issue are to be referred to the supervisor.

• Serve as project inspector for construction activities for large and / or small complex construction
• Ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, and related highway structures in accordance with the plans and specifications
• Attend pre-construction and progress
• Consult with Project Manager and Project Engineer on contract progress, monthly estimates, and unusual issues with the interpretation of the plans and specifications
• Inspect ongoing construction
• Calculate payments due to the contractor for work completed
• Complete pay reports for the actual work
• Conduct testing to ensure that material test work performed, and materials meet the required
• Inspect barricades and traffic control devices at construction project sites for compliance with specifications for devices, safety laws, rules, regulations and the
• Inspect project SW3P for compliance with the project Epic.
• Maintain daily diary of work activity and progress
• Maintain construction project records and process related
• Monitor lane closures at construction sites and document changes in traffic control

Minimum Requirements :

• High school grad or equivalent and 5 YEARS in Construction inspection Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated part-time equivalent
• No Supervisory Experience Required
• Related College education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on year per year basis.

Technical Requirements :

• Applicable TxDOT inspection methods, procedures, and techniques
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints, and maps
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
• Use of personal computer
• Communicate effectively
• Move up to 50 pounds

Other miscellaneous qualities :

• Ability to travel 15% of the time
• Requires working overnight and in inclement weather
• Possess ACI Field, TxAPA 1B, SB102 certifications or must obtain within 6 months of hire

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