Highway Construction Inspector - Field QC & Safety

Virginia Department of Transportation; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Transportation in Staunton seeks a Project Inspector to oversee highway construction and maintenance activities, ensuring work meets plans, specs, and safety standards. You will provide technical support, maintain records, coordinate traffic changes, and communicate with contractors, residents, and agency staff to keep projects progressing on time.

This position emphasizes environmental compliance, quality control, and accurate reporting to support a safe, durable

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with VDOT personnel, the public and contractors.
• Ability to read and interpret roadway, structure and bridge plans and specs.
• Strong data collection, recordkeeping and reporting skills.
• Foundational knowledge of mathematics including algebra and geometry.

Responsibilities

• Inspect highway construction and maintenance activities to ensure compliance with plans and specs.
• Maintain project records, diaries and daily communications for contract management.
• Coordinate with inspectors, managers and the public on traffic impacts and safety.
• Ensure safety, environmental and quality controls are followed on site.

Skills

Communication

Plan interpretation

Data collection & reporting

Mathematics

Team coordination

Public interaction

Education

Engineering, Drafting, or related field

Tools

AWP project software

Engineering testing equipment

Job description

The Virginia Department of Transportation in Staunton seeks a Project Inspector to oversee highway construction and maintenance activities, ensuring work meets plans, specs, and safety standards. You will provide technical support, maintain records, coordinate traffic changes, and communicate with contractors, residents, and agency staff to keep projects progressing on time.

This position emphasizes environmental compliance, quality control, and accurate reporting to support a safe, durable