Construction Field Inspector & Quality Assurance Lead

Virginia Tech; Blacksburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech in Blacksburg is seeking a Construction Field Representative to provide daily inspections for quality assurance on Capital and Non-capital projects, ensuring construction aligns with approved drawings from implementation through post-construction.

You will coordinate with contractors and other inspectors, monitor compliance with university standards, and help manage project delivery schedules, building consensus among stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in construction-related field.
• Experience with complex building and infrastructure design and construction.
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Ability to interpret design/construction documents, drawings, and codes.
• Excellent communication and construction oversight abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections for quality assurance on multiple projects.
• Coordinate with contractors for QC/QA and with third-party inspectors.
• Ensure designs comply with approved drawings during construction.
• Develop and manage project delivery schedules.
• Build consensus among stakeholders, consultants, and contractors.

Skills

Construction oversight

Communication skills

Reading plans & specs

Conflict resolution

Construction processes

Interpreting drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Technology, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Bluebeam

Procore

BIM 360

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Supervisory Construction Field Representative (SCFR), the Construction Field Representative (CFR) will provide daily inspections for quality assurance of Capital and/or Non-capital construction projects. Responsibilities include daily reports, coordination with contractors for quality control/quality assurance, and coordination with other third-party inspectors as required. The position will ensure design compliance during project construction for multiple concurrent construction projects, and that projects are constructed according to the approved drawings from construction implementation through post-construction. In addition, the position will monitor the construction of projects for general conformance with the programs as defined by the University ensuring compliance with university design and construction standards, policies, and procedures for quality assurance and control.

The CFR will also:
• Assist in the development and management of construction project delivery schedules in compliance with funding authorizations, university program requirements, and project approval guidelines.
• Apply professional design and construction knowledge to monitor assigned projects through construction.
• Build consensus and teamwork with a disparate group of stakeholders, consultants, and contractors.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Technology, Engineering, or related field and/or training and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
• Experience with complex building and infrastructure design and construction, including all types of major building construction methods.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Working knowledge of site/building design with a basic emphasis on construction processes.
• Ability to provide recommendations and construction oversight with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interpret design/construction documents, drawings, schedules, building codes, and construction means and methods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on "state-owned" projects with knowledge of Capital Outlay directives and higher education facilities requirements.
• Knowledge of scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera, etc.), Bluebeam, Project Management Information System (PMiS) platforms (Procore, BIM 360, etc.), and Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience with the processes and policies of the Commonwealth of Virginia Construction and Professional Services Manual (CPSM) and/or Virginia Tech CPSM and Virginia Tech Design & Construction Manual.
• Understanding of Erosion and Sediment Control measures and installation practices with basic emphasis on compliance inspections, reporting, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPP) monitoring.

Pay Band

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Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$80,000 to $85,000; commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40

Review Date

October 23, 2026

Additional Information

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

This is a full-time, calendar year, restricted appointment which may be renewed annually. However, there is no presumption of renewal for this appointment. Continuation of this appointment, even during the initial year, is subject to the availability of funds, the need for services, and satisfactory performance.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto,Ut Prosim(That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges, aschool of medicine, aveterinary medicinecollege,Graduate School, andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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