VDOT Construction Inspector Trainee

Dewberry; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry in the Northern Virginia area seeks a VDOT Construction Inspector to monitor highway, bridge, and utility projects, ensuring quality control and contract compliance. This role involves field inspections, coordination with contractors and DOT representatives, and maintaining comprehensive project records.

Requirements include a minimum of 2 years in civil construction inspection, ability to read plans, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in civil construction inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret roadway/bridge plans and specs.
• Proficient with computer software and field inspection equipment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to sites.
• Experience monitoring contractor work and maintaining records.

Responsibilities

• Monitor operations for contractor compliance with plans, terms and specs.
• Coordinate construction inspection phases with contractor, DOT, and agencies.
• Review contractor's operation plans and MOT plans.
• Advise on violations and corrective measures.
• Identify changes to construction plans for field conditions.
• Take field measurements of pay items and perform materials testing.
• Observe contractor's equipment and maintain project records.
• Pursue VDOT inspection and materials testing certifications (reimbursed).

Skills

Civil inspection

Plan interpretation

Computer skills

Driver's license

Field measurements

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is currently seeking VDOT Construction Inspector to work on highway, bridge and utility projects in the Northern Virginia area. The Construction Inspector function is to monitor the work of contractors to ensure quality control and contract compliance for roadway, structures, and bridge construction projects of moderate to considerable complexity.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Monitor operations to ensure contractor compliance with plans, contract terms and specification
• Coordinates and schedules various phases of construction inspection with the contractor, DOT representatives and other agencies
• Reviews and monitors contractor’s plan of operation including phasing and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans
• Advises contractors of violations and reviews and recommends approval of corrective measures
• Identifies necessary changes to construction plans to meet field conditions
• Makes field measurements of pay items and conducts materials testing
• Observes and monitors contractor’s construction equipment
• Maintains and reviews comprehensive project records including daily diaries, materials notebooks, as-built plans, pay quantity records, progress schedules, work orders, and monthly estimates.
• Successful candidates will be authorized to obtain all VDOT inspection and materials testing certifications. Costs for obtaining these certifications will be reimbursed to the employee.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Civil construction inspection or related construction experience
• Working skill in operating computer equipment, software programs and field inspection equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret roadway and bridge plans and contract specifications
• Ability to drive assigned and/or personal vehicles within roadways and project sites to perform construction inspection activities

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $62,000-$75,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.