Construction Jobs in Norfolk, VA
Construction jobs in Norfolk, Virginia are concentrated in the Military Highway corridor, downtown waterfront redevelopment, and the Naval Station Norfolk support zone, where naval infrastructure, commercial buildout, and residential growth keep demand steady year-round. Framing, mechanical, electrical, and heavy civil specialties see the most consistent openings, and employers hiring right now include RQ Construction, Kleinfelder, and City of Norfolk, VA. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top employerRQ Construction
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED
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Kleinfelder
Construction Inspector II
Norfolk, Virginia
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Construction Project Manager
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Home Genius Exteriors
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Underwater Mechanix
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Norfolk, Virginia
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Construction Inspector II
Kleinfelder·Norfolk, Virginia
Job functions:
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Job Description:
Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!
Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!
As a Construction Inspector II, you will perform general construction inspection tasks to verify compliance standards codes, and ordinances, zoning regulations, as well as contract plans, specifications, and special provisions. Projects will consist of bridges, roadways, and environmental components to these services.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.
Progress with an Employer that Values You
Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!
Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!
Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.
Step into Your New Role
As a Construction Inspector II, you will perform general construction inspection tasks to verify compliance standards codes, and ordinances, zoning regulations, as well as contract plans, specifications, and special provisions. Projects will consist of bridges, roadways, and environmental components to these services.
This position is available in the Northern Virginia, Richmond, Lynchburg, Christiansburg, and Hampton Roads areas of VA.
Responsibilities:
- Inspects and monitors construction sites and the various work activities on these sites to verify adherence to standards, codes, and specifications.
- Prepares daily reports documenting inspections and other relevant project information.
- Verifies lines and grades of project improvements.
- Coordinate and perform field testing of materials associated with inspection as required.
- Implement quantity calculations for pay estimates.
- Performs analytical calculations such as basic earthwork, grading, profiles, and special staking procedures.
- Communicates verbally and in writing with contractor, owner, and project stakeholders as directed.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years in the field or in trade-related training in a design, construction inspection, construction materials engineering/testing, or other construction related field.
- Knowledge and experience with equipment used in construction inspection, and field testing of construction materials.
- Must be able to read, write, comprehend and speak English fluently.
- Attendance, punctuality and reliability are essential requirements.
- Familiarity with use of PC-based computer systems and/or tablet systems.
- Current/valid State Driver's License REQUIRED with acceptable driving record.
- Ability to pass a fingerprint/background check.
- Construction field materials testing certifications, i.e. Asphalt, concrete, workzone, pavement marking, environmental, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate degree or equivalent to include courses in related work type.
Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.
Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.
Progress with an Employer that Values You
Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:
Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.
Kleinfelder
Construction Inspector II
Norfolk, Virginia
Added 1d ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
High school diploma or GED
Job Description
Job Description:
Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!
Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!
As a Construction Inspector II, you will perform general construction inspection tasks to verify compliance standards codes, and ordinances, zoning regulations, as well as contract plans, specifications, and special provisions. Projects will consist of bridges, roadways, and environmental components to these services.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.
Progress with an Employer that Values You
Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!
Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!
Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.
Step into Your New Role
As a Construction Inspector II, you will perform general construction inspection tasks to verify compliance standards codes, and ordinances, zoning regulations, as well as contract plans, specifications, and special provisions. Projects will consist of bridges, roadways, and environmental components to these services.
This position is available in the Northern Virginia, Richmond, Lynchburg, Christiansburg, and Hampton Roads areas of VA.
Responsibilities:
- Inspects and monitors construction sites and the various work activities on these sites to verify adherence to standards, codes, and specifications.
- Prepares daily reports documenting inspections and other relevant project information.
- Verifies lines and grades of project improvements.
- Coordinate and perform field testing of materials associated with inspection as required.
- Implement quantity calculations for pay estimates.
- Performs analytical calculations such as basic earthwork, grading, profiles, and special staking procedures.
- Communicates verbally and in writing with contractor, owner, and project stakeholders as directed.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years in the field or in trade-related training in a design, construction inspection, construction materials engineering/testing, or other construction related field.
- Knowledge and experience with equipment used in construction inspection, and field testing of construction materials.
- Must be able to read, write, comprehend and speak English fluently.
- Attendance, punctuality and reliability are essential requirements.
- Familiarity with use of PC-based computer systems and/or tablet systems.
- Current/valid State Driver's License REQUIRED with acceptable driving record.
- Ability to pass a fingerprint/background check.
- Construction field materials testing certifications, i.e. Asphalt, concrete, workzone, pavement marking, environmental, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate degree or equivalent to include courses in related work type.
Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.
Move Forward with Kleinfelder: Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.
Progress with an Employer that Values You
Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:
Benefits: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.
Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.
Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.
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- RQ Construction68
- Kleinfelder23
- City of Norfolk, VA23
- Underwater Mechanix23
- Hampton Roads Transit23
Construction Jobs in Norfolk: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a construction job in Norfolk?
Focus your search on the sectors that drive local hiring: Navy and federal facility maintenance contractors, commercial developers active along the Elizabeth River waterfront, and residential builders working the Ghent and Ocean View corridors. Candidates with concrete, framing, or MEP credentials get interviews fastest. Showing familiarity with Davis-Bacon wage requirements and federal project compliance gives you a real edge over general applicants in this heavily government-contract market.
Which companies hire constructions in Norfolk?
Employers hiring constructions in Norfolk right now include RQ Construction, Kleinfelder, and City of Norfolk, VA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The local market leans heavily toward federal contractors and regional general contractors supporting military, port, and municipal infrastructure projects.
Are there remote construction jobs in Norfolk?
Yes, but only for specific roles. Hands-on trades and site supervision are almost always on-site by nature, while project management, estimating, and scheduling positions occasionally allow hybrid arrangements. About 0% of construction openings tied to Norfolk are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with most of those concentrated in estimating and back-office project coordination rather than field work.
How can I get a construction job in Norfolk with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Norfolk is through a union apprenticeship with locals affiliated with the Hampton Roads Building Trades Council, which places apprentices on federal and commercial projects across the metro. General contractors working large Naval Station support contracts regularly hire entry-level laborers and helpers. Demonstrating OSHA 10 certification and basic tool familiarity will make you a competitive candidate even without a full trade background.
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