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Facilities Rail/Transit Construction Field Inspector

Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc.

Washington, DCJob$73–114K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$73–114K/yr
Location
Washington, DC
Work Authorization
Visa required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course

Job overview

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson seeks a Facilities Rail/Transit Construction Field Inspector to inspect construction activities for structural quality, safety, and compliance with plans, specifications, and codes. The role performs material tests and measurements, coordinates inspection activities and staff, and supports the client with correspondence, meetings, and field issue resolution. Work is performed in the field and includes physical activity and exposure to varied weather conditions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Computer ProficiencyEngineering and Construction PracticesConstruction Codes and RegulationsConstruction InspectionConstruction SupervisionOwner's Agent RoleBendingKneelingStandingShovelingLifting and Carrying

Qualifications

Motor Vehicle ScreeningHigh School Diploma or Experience5+ Years Inspector ExperienceOSHA 30-Hour Construction CourseSupervisory Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary: Applies standard inspection procedures to ongoing activities during and after construction for structural quality, general safety and conformance to plans, specifications and codes.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Compensation for this position is $72,800.00 - $114,400.00, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Essential functions and responsibilities

  • Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations

  • Performs routine tests on concrete, soils and other materials

  • Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes

  • Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance of plans, contract documents, specifications and standards

  • Assign, schedule and maintain subordinate inspection staff throughout all phases of the project

  • Work on behalf of the Client to draft project correspondence, facilitate project meetings, and resolve construction related field issues

  • Gathers and maintains record documents

  • Makes field notes and computations

  • Interact with the general public, government agencies, contractors, sub-contractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries

  • Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.

Nonessential functions and responsibilities

  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

  • Strong Computer proficiency

  • Practical knowledge of engineering and construction practices and disciplines, as well as of the codes and regulations relating to different technical areas of construction

  • Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience)

  • 5+ years’ experience as a civil, mechanical, structural, roofing, and general contracting inspector

  • Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course

Preferred Experience:

  • Supervisory experience in construction management/inspection situations

  • Ability to act in an Owner’s Agent/Responsible in Charge role

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Benefits

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

  • Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

  • Paid Time Off

  • Paid Holidays

  • Paid Caregiver Leave Program

  • 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

  • Career Development Programs

  • And more…

  • Benefits | JMT

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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How this job compares

Set against the 778 open Construction Inspector jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 1, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$73–114K/yr
  • US median$76–115K/yr130 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $94K, is close to the US median midpoint ($95K) — in the middle half of Construction Inspector salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 778 open Construction Inspector jobs across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Construction Inspector postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (530 postings).
Education
90 of the 778 open Construction Inspector jobs (12%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 1, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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