Bridge Coatings Inspector

Job Preview GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Help Preserve Critical Infrastructure Across West Virginia GPI is seeking a highly motivated Bridge Coatings Inspector to join our growing Construction Services team in Charleston, WV. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-profile bridge preservation and rehabilitation projects throughout West Virginia and the surrounding region. If you are passionate about quality, safety, and protecting critical transportation infrastructure, GPI provides the resources, training, and career growth opportunities to help you succeed. Responsibilities Perform quality assurance inspection of bridge painting and coating operations. Inspect surface preparation, abrasive blasting, environmental conditions, containment systems, and coating application activities. Verify contractor compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and owner requirements. Monitor lead paint removal, waste handling, containment, and environmental controls. Record coating thickness measurements, surface profile readings, and environmental data. Prepare detailed daily inspection reports, photographs, and project documentation. Coordinate with contractors, project managers, and agency representatives to resolve field issues. Ensure compliance with OSHA safety requirements and project-specific safety plans. Travel throughout West Virginia and surrounding states as project needs require. Work daytime, nighttime, and weekend shifts as necessary to support construction schedules. Qualifications AMPP Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level 1 or higher) or SSPC/AMPP Bridge Coatings Inspector (BCI) certification. Experience inspecting bridge painting, industrial coatings, or corrosion protection projects. Knowledge of protective coating systems, surface preparation standards, and coating inspection procedures. Ability to work at heights and access bridges using lifts, scaffolding, or inspection platforms. Strong written communication and documentation skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Preferred Preferred AMPP CIP Level 2 or higher. SSPC/AMPP C-3 Lead Competent Person Training. OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification. Experience with bridge rehabilitation and transportation infrastructure projects. Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) experience. Familiarity with WVDOH, PennDOT, or other DOT bridge coating specifications. Requirements Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration. Possess a personal vehicle for use on or around a job site. Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language. Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members. Able to stand for approximately 3 hours minimum a day up to 8 hours. Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.). Able to climb and leave a ladder to a platform varying from 6' to 20'. Able to wear and operate personal fall arresting apparatus, and work at a height of 6' or higher. Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working. Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one that is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry-level positions. GPI participates in E-Verify. #J-18808-Ljbffr