19275 - Inspector Sr Const

Virginia Department of Transportation; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector to independently coordinate, schedule and inspect highway construction projects. You will ensure quality in accordance with plans and specs, monitor safety and environmental controls, and maintain thorough project documentation.

The role requires strong communication with VDOT staff, contractors and the public, plus the ability to manage multiple inspections, submittals and events.

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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, schedule and inspect highway construction projects to ensure quality following plans and specs.
• Monitor inspections to ensure compliance with contracts, environmental and safety requirements.
• Maintain as-built drawings and project documentation; track submittals and correspondence.
• Attend progress meetings, prepare minutes, and manage project budgets and quantities.
• Oversee and provide guidance to other inspectors and support staff.
• Ensure proper safety practices and traffic controls in work zones.

Skills

Communication

Contract Compliance

Documentation

Field inspection

Mathematics

Report writing

Tools

MS Office

AASHTOWare Project

Job description

Job Description

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.

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.

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.
• 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. 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: 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.
• 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 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

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

VDOT Code of Ethics

Standards of Conduct

About Us

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please be aware all VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings. These screenings may include the following:

• Fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check
• DMV Record Check
• Work History Verification
• References
• Pre-employment physical
• Drug screen