Virginia Department of Transportation

Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure

Inspector Sr Const

Construction ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePetersburg, VA, USA$64.6k - $105.1kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Ability to communicate orally and in writing with VDOT and contractor personnel and the general public.
Ability to read, interpret, and analyze roadway, structure, and bridge plans, construction contracts, and project management documents.
Ability to record and maintain detailed project documentation and prepare reports, forms, and correspondence.
Ability to work in a team environment and independently, and to oversee and provide technical guidance and training to other inspectors.
Knowledge of construction methods, materials, equipment, standards, specifications, and terminology.
Knowledge of mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, and ability to apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine field adjustments to construction plans.
Possession of or ability to obtain required certifications within 12 months of employment and maintain them thereafter.
Safety shoes are required.
Skill in applying state and federal safety, environmental, and equal employment opportunity and disadvantaged business enterprise guidelines and regulations related to transportation construction.
Skill in the use of engineering and testing equipment, computers, and software applications.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to perform physically demanding field work, including using test equipment, lifting, climbing, stooping, working at heights and in confined spaces, and making visual observations.
Ability to work in the vicinity of and operate devices utilizing low-level ionizing radiation.
Considerable knowledge of roadway, structure, and bridge construction methods, materials, standards, and terminology.
Considerable knowledge of state and federal safety, environmental, equal employment opportunity, and disadvantaged business enterprise guidelines and regulations related to transportation construction.

Responsibilities

Independently coordinate, schedule, and inspect routine and complex highway construction projects to ensure quality in accordance with plans and specifications.
Inspect highway construction and maintenance project phases under general supervision to ensure construction quality and support a quality transportation system.
Communicate with VDOT and external support staff, manage project public relations, respond to public concerns, and notify support staff and the public of traffic changes and project phase starts and finishes.
Address landowner, business owner, and traveling public concerns; coordinate lane-closure notifications with the Traffic Operations Center, Communications, and Residency; and work with contractors to resolve issues.
Ensure construction activities comply with contracts, plans, environmental requirements, erosion and sediment controls, safety, traffic controls, equal employment opportunity and disadvantaged business enterprise guidelines, regulations, and permits.
Ensure project compliance and quality requirements are met; document contractor non-compliance and resolutions; ensure materials are tested and approved before use and documentation is available before payment; and oversee or perform materials testing.
Monitor and perform inspections on routine and complex highway projects and provide oversight and guidance to other inspectors.
Use checklists, spreadsheets, manufacturer recommendations, construction directives, traffic engineering memoranda, and materials memoranda to monitor contract compliance and project quality.
Ensure project pay items are paid to the contractor monthly.
Assist with project close-outs, maintain as-built drawings, and maintain project files.
Track and maintain project materials documentation; prepare or review daily work reports and diaries, correlating them with scheduled construction activities.
Document daily occurrences, meetings, and communications against contract documents; maintain jobsite photos; and issue or assist with quarterly contractor performance evaluations for prime contractors and subcontractors.
Monitor assigned quality-control tasks and project schedules; report schedule variances outside contract allowances; conduct and document progress meetings and distribute minutes.
Review and maintain project budgets, quantities, and costs; project remaining work costs; and verify submittals are approved before associated work begins.
Determine support equipment needed, obtain or coordinate it as necessary, and ensure proper maintenance, use, and return.
Maintain assigned work areas in clean and usable condition.
Train and oversee inspectors and trainees assigned to a project, and serve as Project Inspector on less complex contracts when assigned.
Ensure work zones are properly established and maintained, employees and equipment follow safety practices and directives, and erosion and sediment controls are maintained appropriately.
Maintain an organized work environment and practice safe driving while keeping the vehicle clean.

Desired Qualifications

A combination of training, experience, or education in construction or a related field.
American Concrete Institute Concrete Field Level I (CCWA) or WACEL Concrete I certification.
Asphalt Field Level I certification.
Asphalt Field Level II certification.
CPR with AED, Standard First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens combined course.
Fall protection and confined space training.
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Inspector for Erosion and Sediment Control certification.
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality Inspector for Storm Water Management certification.
Experience in a broad range of road and bridge construction inspection activities with a Department of Transportation or a Department of Transportation consultant inspection firm.
Experience overseeing the work of others.
Experience inspecting roadway construction, maintenance, and structures projects and activities.
Guard Rail Installer Training.
Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Safety certification.
OSHA 10-Hour certification.
Pavement Marking certification.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AASHTOWare Project or other project management software.
Radiation Safety United States Department of Transportation hazardous materials certification for nuclear gauge use.
Slurry Surfacing certification.
Soils and Aggregate Compaction certification.
Surface Treatment certification.

Independently coordinate, schedule and inspect all phases of routine and complex highway construction projects to ensure construction quality in accordance with plans and specifications and provide a quality transportation system for the traveling public. Inspect all phases of highway construction and maintenance projects under the general supervision of senior or supervisory staff, ensuring construction quality in accordance with plans and specifications and providing a quality transportation system for the traveling public.

How you will contribute:

Communication: Communicate with VDOT and external support staff. Manage project public relations and respond to public concerns. Proactively notify project support staff and the public of traffic changes, project phase start and finish. Address landowner, business owner, and traveling public concerns regarding project. Coordinate distribution of lane closure notification with Traffic Operations Center, Communications and Residency. Work with contractor to resolve issues.

Communication: Communicate with VDOT support staff and external support staff. Assist in the management of public relations for project and respond to public concerns. Work proactively with the Project Inspector, Construction Manager and Communications Office to notify project support staff and the public of traffic changes and project phase start and finish. Address landowner, business owner and traveling public concerns regarding project. Assist with the coordination and distribution of lane closure notification with the Traffic Operations Center, Communications and Residency. Work with contractor to resolve issues.

Construction and Contract Compliance: Ensure construction activities are performed in accordance with contract, plans and applicable documents to include environmental, erosion and sediment controls, safety, traffic controls and EEO and DBE guidelines, regulations and permits. Ensure project compliance and quality requirements are met. Assist Project Inspector and Construction Manager with notifications to contractor of non-compliance issues and resolution through documentation. Ensure all materials are tested and approved for acceptance before use on project and proper documentation is in hand before payment. Oversee or perform materials testing.

Contract Compliance: Monitor and perform all types of inspections on routine and complex highway projects and provide oversight and guidance to other inspectors. Review the performance of other inspectors and provide direction in support of job growth and development. Ensure construction activities are performed in accordance with contracts, plans and applicable documents to include environmental, erosion and sediment controls, safety, traffic controls, and EEO and DBE guidelines, regulations and permits. Ensure project contract compliance using checklists, spreadsheets, manufacturer recommendations, construction directives, traffic engineering memoranda and materials memoranda to ensure project quality requirements are met. Notify contractor of any non-compliance issues and resolution through documentation. Oversee and perform materials testing to ensure project is constructed to design quality standards. Ensure monthly that all pay items of work performed during that period are paid to the contractor.

Project Close-outs: Assist in project close-outs. Maintain as-built drawings.

Project Documentation: Track and maintain materials documentation for project. Maintain detailed DWRs and diaries and correlate to the contractor's scheduled construction activities so VDOT can track individual activities, resources, productivity and efficiencies. Assist in maintaining project files. Document all daily occurrences, meetings, and communications and correlate to contract documents to provide information on changes in the contractor's scope of work. Keep jobsite photos. Assist Project Inspector and Construction Manager with issuing quarterly CPEs for prime and each subcontractor working on project to allow VDOT to evaluate contractor's performance. Assist with closing out project. Maintain as-built drawings.

Project Documentation: Track and maintain materials documentation for project. Review and/or prepare detailed DWRs and diaries and correlate to the contractor's scheduled construction activities so VDOT can track individual activities, resources, productivity and efficiencies. Maintain project files. Document daily occurrences, meetings, and communications and correlate to contract documents to provide information on changes in the contractor's scope of work. Issue quarterly CPEs for prime and subcontractors working on project to allow VDOT to evaluate contractor's performance.

Project Oversight: Ensure assigned QC tasks are monitored and documented for contract compliance. Assist Project Inspector and Construction Manager in monitoring project schedule. Assist Project Inspector and Construction Manager in determining support equipment required to include obtaining equipment and returning it in its proper condition. Assist in maintaining all assigned work areas by keeping them clean and appropriate for use. May be assigned the role of Project Inspector for less complex contracts, working closely with the Construction Manager. May train and oversee the work of other inspectors and trainees assigned to a project.

Project Oversight: Monitor project schedule through progress meetings; notify supervisor when contractors incur schedule variance outside contract allowances. Conduct, document and distribute minutes of project and progress meetings. Review and maintain project budget. Review project item quantities and costs to ensure on-budget project delivery. Project remaining work costs to complete. Ensure all submittals for associated work items have been submitted and approved prior to start of work by reviewing project submittals to verify approval. Determine support equipment needed for project and ensure proper maintenance, use and return.

Project Safety and Environmental Compliance: Ensure work zones are properly established and maintained. Ensure project employees and equipment are performing in compliance with safety practices and directives. Monitor erosion and sediment control measures to ensure compliance and appropriate maintenance. Maintain a clean and organized work environment. Practice safe driving and maintain a clean vehicle interior and exterior.

Safety and Environmental Compliance: Ensure work zones are properly established and maintained. Ensure project employees and equipment are performing in compliance with safety practices and directives. Monitor erosion and sediment control measures to ensure compliance and appropriate maintenance. Maintain a clean and organized work environment. Practice safe driving and maintain a clean vehicle interior and exterior.

What will make you successful:

Ability to apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine field adjustments to construction plans.

Ability to apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine minor adjustments to construction plans.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with VDOT and contractor personnel and the general public.

Ability to maintain detailed records, prepare reports and maintain project files.

Ability to perform physically demanding work in field conditions such as using test equipment, lifting, climbing, stooping, working at heights, in confined spaces and making visual observations.

Ability to perform physically demanding work in field conditions such as using testing equipment, lifting, climbing, stooping, working at heights, in confined spaces and making visual observations.

Ability to provide work direction to others in the activities of a large construction project.

Ability to provide work direction to others on construction projects.

Ability to read, interpret and analyze roadway, structure and bridge plans, specifications and contract documents.

Ability to work in the vicinity and operate devices utilizing low-level ionizing radiation.

Ability to work independently.

Considerable knowledge of roadway, structure and bridge construction methods, materials, standards and terminology.

Considerable knowledge of state and federal safety, environmental, and EEO and DBE guidelines and regulations as they relate to transportation construction.

Knowledge of mathematics to include algebra, geometry and trigonometry.

Knowledge of roadway, structure and bridge construction methods, materials, standards and terminology.

Knowledge of state and federal safety, environmental and equal employment opportunity guidelines and regulations as they relate to transportation construction.

Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

Skill in the use of engineering and testing equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with VDOT and contractor personnel and the general public.

Ability to read, interpret and analyze roadway, structure and bridge plans, construction contracts and other project management documents.

Ability to record and maintain detailed project documentation and prepare reports, forms and correspondence.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Ability to work independently and oversee and provide technical guidance and training to other inspectors.

Knowledge of construction methods, materials, equipment, standards, specifications and terminology.

Knowledge of mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry and ability to apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine field adjustments to construction plans.

Possession of or ability to obtain required certifications within 12 months of employment and maintain thereafter.

Safety shoes required.

Skill in applying state and federal safety, environmental, and EEO and DBE guidelines and regulations related to transportation construction.

Skill in the use of engineering and testing equipment, as well as computers and software applications.

Valid driver's license.

Additional Considerations:

A combination of training, experience, or education in Construction or related field desired.

American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Level I (CCWA) OR WACEL Concrete I Certification.

Asphalt Field Level I certification.

Asphalt Field Level II certification.

CPR with AED, Standard First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) Combined Course.

Completion of fall protection and confined space training.

DEQ: Inspector for Erosion Sediment Control (ESC IN) certification.

DEQ: Inspector for Storm Water Management (SWM IN) certification.

Experience in a broad range of road and bridge construction inspection activities with a DOT or a DOT consultant inspection firm.

Experience overseeing the work of others.

Experience with inspection of construction projects and activities for roadway construction, maintenance and structures.

Guard Rail Installer Training (GRIT).

Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Safety certification.

OSHA 10-Hour certification.

Pavement Marking certification.

Proficiency in MS Office and AASHTOWare Project (AWP) or other project management software.

Radiation Safety USDOT HAZMAT Certification (Nuclear Gauge).

Slurry Surfacing certification.

Soils & Aggregate Compaction certification.

Surface Treatment certification.

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Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
VDOT Code of Ethics
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Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

Minimum Salary: 64649.00

Maximum Salary: 105054.00

About the Company

Virginia Department of Transportation

Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) manages Virginia’s transportation network. It plans, builds, maintains, and operates roads, bridges, and tunnels to keep travel safe and efficient. Its work includes long-range planning (looking 20–25 years ahead), transportation modeling for regional partners, and public outreach to keep citizens informed and involved, such as campaigns promoting safer roundabouts. Unlike private companies, VDOT is a state government agency funded to serve the public interest rather than earn profits. Its goal is to provide a reliable, safe, and accessible highway system for all Virginians and to address future transportation needs through coordinated planning and infrastructure projects.

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