20608 - Construction Spec Traffic

Virginia Department of Transportation • Manassas, VA

8h

About The Position

Manage, administer and coordinate work done by contract for assigned maintenance
or operations program. Support the Traffic Operations program during all phases
of construction and installation of traffic control devises. Coordinate,
monitor, inspect and provide oversight and direction to contract inspectors
ensuring construction quality with contract plans and specifications.

How you will contribute:
Acceptance Testing: Participate in system and component level installation and
acceptance testing for new systems, software or ITS devices to ensure contract
requirements are met. Communication: Establish an effective line of
communication between VDOT, contractors, government agencies and public.
Investigate and resolve complaints from landowners. Meet with contractors and
inspectors to resolve problems requiring interpretations of specifications and
plans. Construction Administration: Prepare and maintain project correspondence
and reports. Review work orders, estimates, claims, etc. Prepare, review and
monitor progress reports, work schedules, records of work performed, daily
inspection reports and project diaries. Monitor materials received, tested and
used. Prepare vouchers. Review and submit final documentation for completed
projects. Inspection: Interpret plans and contract requirements. Inspect work in
progress and resolve complex construction problems and address complaints.
Ensure compliance with CQIP, safety and environmental guidelines; perform
constructability and biddability project reviews. Ensure quality of work and
materials meet plans and specifications. Project Coordination: Coordinate with
contracted inspectors to accomplish inspections. Perform inspection of
construction and maintenance projects. Provide technical assistance for
construction and maintenance project issues. Ensure construction progresses
according to contract terms. Serve as liaison between the field and VDOT project
managers. Communicate developments, problems and solutions with appropriate
stakeholders. Technical Support: Support construction, land development and
project managers and designers by providing technical assistance. Perform phase
inspections of traffic control and ITS devices. Participate in project
development meetings and constructability reviews.

Requirements

• Ability to accomplish results through formal and informal channels.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with customers.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret plans, contract specifications and contract documentation.
• Ability to scope out multiple project assignments, set goals, priorities and develop schedules.
• Experience applying traffic engineering principles related to highway construction, maintenance, and operations with emphasis on traffic control devices such as signals, etc.
• Experience related to electrical systems, inspection and testing practices, and materials testing and acceptance procedures for routine and complex projects.
• Knowledge of civil rights requirements, VDOT and OSHA safety regulations and environmental regulations.
• Knowledge of mathematics, common formulas, trigonometry, algebra and geometry necessary to accomplish inspection work.
• Skill in the use of computers and applicable programs for preparing project documentation.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Traffic Engineering, Highway, Signal Construction, Inspection or related field desired.
• Experience in traffic engineering related to highway and signal construction and inspection.
• Knowledge of VDOT specifications, contracts and standards as they relate to construction management processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage, administer and coordinate work done by contract for assigned maintenance or operations program.
• Support the Traffic Operations program during all phases of construction and installation of traffic control devises.
• Coordinate, monitor, inspect and provide oversight and direction to contract inspectors ensuring construction quality with contract plans and specifications.
• Participate in system and component level installation and acceptance testing for new systems, software or ITS devices to ensure contract requirements are met.
• Establish an effective line of communication between VDOT, contractors, government agencies and public.
• Investigate and resolve complaints from landowners.
• Meet with contractors and inspectors to resolve problems requiring interpretations of specifications and plans.
• Prepare and maintain project correspondence and reports.
• Review work orders, estimates, claims, etc.
• Prepare, review and monitor progress reports, work schedules, records of work performed, daily inspection reports and project diaries.
• Monitor materials received, tested and used.
• Prepare vouchers.
• Review and submit final documentation for completed projects.
• Interpret plans and contract requirements.
• Inspect work in progress and resolve complex construction problems and address complaints.
• Ensure compliance with CQIP, safety and environmental guidelines; perform constructability and biddability project reviews.
• Ensure quality of work and materials meet plans and specifications.
• Coordinate with contracted inspectors to accomplish inspections.
• Perform inspection of construction and maintenance projects.
• Provide technical assistance for construction and maintenance project issues.
• Ensure construction progresses according to contract terms.
• Serve as liaison between the field and VDOT project managers.
• Communicate developments, problems and solutions with appropriate stakeholders.
• Support construction, land development and project managers and designers by providing technical assistance.
• Perform phase inspections of traffic control and ITS devices.
• Participate in project development meetings and constructability reviews.

What This Job Offers

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