09121 - Contract Monitor Interstate

Virginia Department of Transportation•Culpeper, VA

8d•$58,944 - $95,784

About The Position

Provide daily oversight of contractors performing maintenance activities on interstates and major primaries, including facilities and assets. Monitor work for compliance with contract requirements and assist the Residency or District with contractor compliance reports and planned work activities. Support contracts for the assigned program area and ensure contracts are developed or monitored effectively and in compliance with VDOT policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines. The role includes contractor communication and performance oversight, contract monitoring and field inspections, incident management liaison duties, and quality assurance and control. The Contract Monitor evaluates completed and ongoing work against contract requirements and VDOT standards, documents performance issues, coordinates remediation, reviews work plans, and compiles reports, diaries, and photographs. The position also coordinates public information inquiries and announcements with Public Affairs.

Requirements

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with internal and external customers and diverse audiences, and to conduct meetings.
Ability to develop positive working relationships with diverse personnel and the general public.
Ability to interpret and apply related policies, practices, and procedures.
Ability to plan, monitor, and evaluate maintenance and contractual personnel activities.
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, technology, procedures, and policies.
Ability to resolve issues by identifying effective resolutions.
Ability to work independently, organize records, and analyze and compile data into correspondence and reports.
Knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations and laws.
General knowledge of VDOT Road and Bridge Standards and Specifications and roadway maintenance and construction practices and policies.
Knowledge of engineering as it relates to construction and transportation projects.
Knowledge of highway maintenance and construction equipment, materials, and methods.
Skill in making independent decisions on a routine basis and using computers and software applications.
Ability to evaluate the work of others, gather and analyze data, and maintain accurate records.
Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications.
Experience interpreting policies and procedures.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

ACI concrete field and soils and aggregate field certifications.
CPR with AED, Standard First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) Combined Course certification.
Erosion and Sediment Control certification.
Experience in an operations maintenance environment and working with contracts for traffic control devices, TOC Operations, safety service patrol, and contract administration.
Experience developing contract specifications and engineering estimates.
Experience in highway maintenance and construction activities, contract development, and contract administration.
Flagger Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Safety, pavement markings, and guardrail installation certifications.
VDOT or MARTCP certifications in asphalt field.

Responsibilities

Communicate with contractors about contract questions, resolve conflicts, respond to citizen concerns and complaints, and relay safety issues.
Monitor contracts, provide guidance and direction to field workers, review and verify completed work, document contractor performance issues, and notify the manager.
Interpret contract specifications and conduct contract monitoring, field inspections, and operational audits based on performance data.
Monitor compliance with established standard operating procedures.
Conduct field reviews of asset conditions, work in progress, and completed work; communicate work status, unusual events, and technical assistance needs to contractors, VDOT staff, and others.
Review and approve incident management plans and public information plans with the district and Central Office.
Monitor contractor performance and compliance during significant events, including snow, ice, hurricanes, floods, and mud or rock slides.
Conduct monthly contractor performance meetings and request contractor responses to performance issues.
Serve as liaison between VDOT and the contractor during emergency operations in the assigned area.
Ensure emergency operations plans are implemented, including incident management, winter maintenance, snow removal, and preparedness activities.
Evaluate contracted maintenance work and operations management against contract and VDOT Road and Bridge specifications, standards, plans, materials testing, environmental, traffic, work-zone safety, and other VDOT requirements.
Prepare reports on work quality and contractor performance; notify contractors and district and Central Office staff of work requiring remediation and ensure remediation is completed.
Review contractor work plans, provide guidance, and encourage adjustments to meet maintenance needs; report on major work activities and work-plan issues.
Compile diaries and photographs documenting contractor work, timeliness, quality, and the safety of workers and the traveling public.
Coordinate public information inquiries and announcements with Public Affairs.