Construction Inspector - Bridge and Highway - VDOT

Procon Consulting • Fredericksburg, VA

330d • $60,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Procon Consulting, a fast-growing professional services firm in McLean, VA with expertise in construction management (CM), construction-related technology, space planning, and facilities management, seeks a Construction Inspector for a project in conjunction with VDOT in various locations in Virginia (Northern Virginia, Richmond Virginia and Hampton Roads Virginia). The ideal candidate will have 5 or more years of experience with highway and bridge inspections on new construction and renovations. The ideal candidate will review blueprints, monitor construction progress, examine exterior work, utilizing survey instruments to verify completed work, taking photographs and maintaining a log.

Requirements

• Must have experience with highway or bridge construction.
• 2 years or more of highway and bridge construction.
• Must have excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• High-School diploma or equivalent is required.
• VDOT Materials Certified in highway & bridges is required or VA equivalent.
• VDOT Soils & Aggregate Compaction is required.
• VDOT Asphalt I & II is required.
• VDOT Intermediate Work Zone is required.
• OSHA-10 is required.
• HAZMAT/Nuclear Safety is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors’ degree in Construction Management or Engineering of related industry is preferred but not required.
• Experience with Prolog Construction Management software is preferred.
• DEQ Dual Inspector; Bridge and Roadway Construction certification is preferred.
• Additional certifications would also include: DEQ ESC Inspector, DEQ SWM Inspector, ACI/WACEL Concrete, VDOT GRIT.

Responsibilities

• Compliance of work in the field, performing MOT and E&S reviews, updating project documentation, coordination with the Senior Project Inspector to assure all work activities are being monitored.
• Identifying and tracking issues, identifying non-conforming work, preparing daily reports, and recommending solutions to field issues to the Senior Project Inspector, Construction Manager and Contractor.
• Directly support the Senior Project Inspector on the project site monitoring Contractor’s operations and documenting daily activities.
• Coordinate and facilitate all construction activities related to the General Contractor (GC) and Client.
• Provide daily onsite field representation to monitor construction contractor performance and inspect work in accordance with specifications and drawings.
• Provide technical expertise of the products/materials being installed in the project.
• Monitor all construction activities scheduled with emphasis on milestones, phasing/sequencing, submittals, efficient and balanced work flow, major test and any unique requirements needing special schedule or tracing.
• Monitor project for cleanliness.
• Monitor and inspect the GC for compliance with current safety regulations, standards, project safety plan and report any non-compliance to the Client.
• Immediately notify the Client when any life threatening conditions are observed, and provide assistance as necessary to remedy such situations.
• Provide electronic daily reports of the contractor’s and sub-contractors’ work activities witnessed during site monitoring.
• Provide summary of and discrepancies from the requirements of the Contract Documents.
• Provide daily site photos to be saved electronically at a designated location on the Client’s network.
• Provide pre-construction, during construction and post-construction photos of the site.
• Provide project coordination and construction quality assurance services for the technical aspect of the project.
• Physically verify correct materials delivered and/or in secured storage on or off site, proper materials installed, and percentage of work satisfactorily completed and in place and provide this information to the CM.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including full medical/dental/vision insurance.
• 401(K) plan with employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED