Highway Construction Inspector – Field Oversight & Quality

U.S. Facilities, Inc.; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Sick leave

Paid Holidays

401-K

Job summary

U.S. Facilities, Inc. seeks a Construction Inspector to oversee highway construction projects in Suffolk, Virginia. You will coordinate schedules, inspect all phases, ensure quality per plans, and enforce safety for the traveling public. Expect routine field work, documentation, and collaboration with VDOT and contractors.

The role requires physical ability, strong reading of plans, and proficiency with MS Office. Flexible schedule and long hours may be required in a dynamic highway environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in field conditions.
• Ability to provide work direction to others on construction projects.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze roadway, structure, and bridge plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Knowledge of roadway, structure, and bridge construction methods, materials, standards, and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Report all safety accidents, incidents, and/or concerns appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Monitor project schedule through progress meetings.
• Notify supervisor when contractors incur schedule variance outside contract allowances.
• Review project item quantities and costs to ensure on-budget project delivery.
• Complete remaining work costs on project.
• Confirm all submittals for associated work items have been submitted and approved prior to the start of work by reviewing project submittals to verify approval.
• Determine support equipment needed for project and ensure proper maintenance, use, and return.
• Ensure work zones are properly established and maintained.
• Verify 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.
• Monitor and perform all types of inspections on routine and complex highway projects and provide oversight and guidance to other inspectors.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assist in project close-outs.
• 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.
• Any other duties as assigned by a supervisor and/or USF Senior Project Manager.

Skills

Construction inspection

Site safety

Report writing

Communication

MS Office

Reading blueprints

Independent work

Project coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

U.S. Facilities, Inc. seeks a Construction Inspector to oversee highway construction projects in Suffolk, Virginia. You will coordinate schedules, inspect all phases, ensure quality per plans, and enforce safety for the traveling public. Expect routine field work, documentation, and collaboration with VDOT and contractors.

The role requires physical ability, strong reading of plans, and proficiency with MS Office. Flexible schedule and long hours may be required in a dynamic highway environment.