Full-Time
Traffic Contract Monitor
Posted on 5/8/2026
Virginia Department of Transportation
Plans, builds, maintains Virginia transportation infrastructure
Compensation Overview
$62.8k - $102k/yr
Manassas, VA, USA
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- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with customers.
- Ability to maintain detailed records, perform mathematical measurements and calculations.
- Ability to oversee staff, programs and budgets.
- Ability to read, interpret contract plans, relevant standards, policies and legal requirements.
- Considerable knowledge of traffic control devices and their operation; contract components, and field inspection techniques.
- Experience in an operations maintenance environment and experience working with contracts for traffic control devices.
- Knowledge of materials and components of traffic control devices.
- Knowledge of work zone safety requirements.
- Skill in use of computers to maintain records, prepare reports, correspondence and use relevant applications for maintenance of traffic control devices.
- Valid driver's license.
- Communicate with contractors to discuss contract questions, resolve conflicts and to review and respond to citizen concerns and complaints regarding contract related issues. Review safety issues and communicate to contractor.
- Provide guidance and direction to field monitors. Review and verify completed contract work. Address and document contractor performance issues and notify manager. Review requirements from managers on prospective maintenance items and interpret and identify contract specifications in order to complete contract documents. Communicate with contractors to discuss contract questions, resolve conflicts, and to review and respond to citizen concerns and complaints regarding contract related issues. Review safety issues and communicate to contractor. Perform contract monitoring, field inspections and audit of operations based on performance data. Monitor compliance with established standard operating procedures.
- Monitor contracts and provide guidance and direction to field workers. Review and verify completed contract work. Address and document contractor performance issues and notify manager. Review requirements and interpret and identify contract specifications. Perform contract monitoring, field inspections and audit of operations based on performance data. Monitor compliance with established standard operating procedures.
- Compile and review field data to assist in development of future contracts. Review, edit, and provide input on Standard Specifications and Copied Notes. Maintain records to support development of future contracts. Respond to requests for input, data, and comments from contract development staff. Prepare routine and ad hoc reports to support contract development-related decisions. Validate contract invoices, audit service level agreements.
- Coordinate field inspection activities with other maintenance staff and managers, contractors, and monitor staff. Monitor completion of contract work and inform management staff of issues and activities in their areas. Act as a liaison to facilitate resolution of contract-related matters with internal and external parties. Compile routine and non-routine reports to supervisor and other staff to inform of contract status, expenditures, percent completion, etc. Provide data and input for use in and assists with formulation of service, RAAP, and SAAP contracts. Assist with the development of contracts. Develop cost estimates for management. Update computer records. Provide estimates and documentation for reimbursement of expenditures.
- Provide contract quality assurance by evaluating contracted work and operations to ensure work meets standards set forth in contract and VDOT specifications, standard, manuals and plans. Prepare reports on quality of work accomplished and monitor contractor achievements for performance requirements. Notify contractor, district and central office staff of work requiring remediation. Ensure remediation work is completed.
- A combination of training, experience, or education in Engineering Technology or related field desired.
- Experience with Intelligent Traffic Systems (ITS)
- IMSA Level I Construction certifications
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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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- HRBT Expansion adds twin tunnels, finishes spring 2027.
- $604K federal grant funds wildlife crossing sites.
- Data-driven stops reduce crashes at Goosley Road.
What critics are saying
- Underfunding defers 25% bridge maintenance, collapses in 12-24 months.
- Sea level rise erodes 15% coastal assets by 2030.
- Maryland poaches 10-15% engineers in 18-36 months.
What makes Virginia Department of Transportation unique
- VDOT manages Virginia's roads, bridges, and HRBT tunnels uniquely.
- VDOT leads 20-25 year transportation planning statewide.
- VDOT promotes roundabouts via public campaigns for safety.
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