Construction Inspector Senior

Quinn Consulting Services, Inc. • Culpeper, VA

55d

About The Position

To monitor the work of contractors to ensure quality control and contract compliance for roadway, structure, and bridge construction/maintenance projects of moderate to considerable complexity. In addition to inspection responsibilities, the Construction Inspector Senior may be required to provide inspection/project management, under the direction of a Construction Manager or designee.

Requirements

• Communication proficiency
• Ethical Conduct
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Time Management
• This position has supervisory responsibilities.
• Expected to have six (6) years of highway construction experience.
• Operating computer equipment, software programs and field inspection equipment including Site Manager
• Read and interpret roadway, structure and bridge plans and specifications
• Maintain detailed records
• Perform and document required materials testing
• Communicate with the client and contractor personnel and the general public
• Roadway, structure and bridge construction/maintenance/repair/rehabilitation methods, materials, standards and specifications
• VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, and Inspector Manual
• VA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• State and federal environmental, safety, and Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and regulations
• Use of contract management software including Site Manager
• Provide technical supervision and leadership to other inspectors
• Prepare correspondence that communicates effectively with agency and contractor personnel and the general public
• Apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine major field adjustments
• Functional computer usage including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite software
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and pass a client background check if asked.

Nice To Haves

• Soil and Aggregate Compaction - VDOT or NICET LEVEL II
• Asphalt Field Level I & II - VDOT
• ACI - American Concrete Institute
• Pavement Marking - VDOT
• Slurry Surfacing - VDOT
• Surface Treatment - VDOT
• Flagger Certification - VDOT
• Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection - Virginia DEQ
• Nuclear Gauge Safety Training - NRCRecognized Provider
• Stormwater Management (Inspector) Certification - Virginia DEQ
• Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control - VDOT Approved Provider
• 10 Hour OSHA Safety Training - OSHA
• GRIT (Guardrail Certification) - VDOT

Responsibilities

• Monitors operations to ensure compliance with contract terms, plans and specifications
• Independently coordinates and directs all phases of construction inspection of projects
• Verifies lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using survey and field engineering equipment
• Coordinates various phases of construction with prime contractor and client personnel
• Reviews and monitors contractors’ plan of operation and advises of violations and recommends adjustments to operations
• Makes field measurement of pay items and conducts material testing
• Prepares and maintains comprehensive project records including daily diaries, materials notebooks, as-build plans, pay quantity records, progress schedules, work orders and monthly estimates
• Aids in the development of work orders, investigations, and analysis of Notices of Intent
• Evaluates and monitors progress schedules and performs work order analysis
• Manages and coordinates inspection duties of other inspectors on a project
• Works with clients, project management, contractors, and others to identify problems and resolve them in a timely manner to minimize any negative impact on projects
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility per Company Employee Bonus Program for fiscal year.
• Medical, dental, short-term disability, long term disability, life insurances, per the company plan eligible on date of hire.
• Eligible for the company 401(k) plan on the 1st of the month following 12 months of active employment & 1,000 hours of work.
• 401(k) immediate vesting of matching funds.
• Two weeks paid vacation in accordance with the company policy.
• Personal Time Off per the company policy.
• Paid holidays are provided per the company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed