Senior Tunnel Inspector

The Opportunity

RS&H is currently seeking an experienced Tunnel Inspector to join our Transportation-Construction Management (T-CM) team supporting the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) Expansion Project in Hampton Roads, Virginia. This position will primarily support night shift operations and will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, safety, and compliance of ongoing tunnel construction activities.

As part of the construction management team, you'll serve an integral role by observing contractor operations, documenting construction activities, verifying compliance with project requirements, and helping deliver one of the largest transportation infrastructure projects in the region. Responsibilities include inspection oversight of secondary grouting, concrete placement, fireboard installation, tunnel utility installation, and tunnel interior finishes.

This position performs complex technical assignments involving construction inspection, field documentation, contract compliance verification, construction materials observation, and coordination with project stakeholders. The successful candidate will maintain detailed project records, identify deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and assist project leadership in ensuring quality construction practices are consistently followed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine and oversight inspections on active tunnel construction operations.
• Monitor secondary grouting, concrete placement, fireboard installation, tunnel utility installation, and interior finishing activities.
• Observe contractor operations to verify compliance with project specifications, plans, and safety requirements.
• Document findings, deficiencies, and construction progress through detailed daily reports.
• Coordinate with contractor personnel, field teams, and project management staff to address construction quality concerns and ensure timely resolution.
• Review and interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Maintain accurate records of contractor operations and significant project events.
• Assist in identifying non-conforming work and recommend corrective actions.
• Promote and support safe work practices in active tunnel and confined-space construction environments.

To Be Successful in This Role, You Must:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent and seven years of relevant construction inspection experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess experience in transportation construction inspection, including roadway, bridge, tunnel, or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Be comfortable working night shifts in an active construction environment.
• Have strong written documentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational, problem-solving, and prioritization abilities.
• Have the ability to effectively interact with contractors, project teams, and client representatives.
• Possess a valid driver's license, be insurable, and be able to safely operate a vehicle on construction sites.
• Have a passion for working outdoors and in active construction environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Tunnel construction inspection experience.
• Experience with large-scale transportation infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with confined space safety protocols and tunnel construction operations.
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification.
• DOT Certifications.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Certification.
• Materials sampling and testing certifications.
• Experience with concrete inspection and quality assurance activities.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation, Personal Time Off, and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Certification and Licensure Support
• 100% Employee-Owned Company
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Pet Insurance
• Cellphone Stipend
• Company Vehicle 
• And much more!

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If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply.

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

 

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The Team

While RS&H was founded in 1941, we have been providing construction management services as one of our primary business practices since 1984.  RS&H’s Transportation-Construction Management Practice serves numerous state departments of transportation, mobility/transportation authorities, turnpike/toll authorities, rail/port authorities, municipal/county governments, and private clients throughout the United States. Our Construction Engineering and Inspections (CEI) teams as well as our Construction Management teams are industry leading experts who provide a full range of construction engineering, program management, specialized testing, and inspection services from the preconstruction phase through maintenance and operations.  By joining our team, you too can provide unique expertise in the full life cycle of transportation delivery, and lead the evolution of transportation.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.