Construction Field Inspector & Quality Assurance Lead

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT); Blacksburg, Northern (VA, KY); 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

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.