17131 - Inspector Const

Virginia Department of Transportation•Chantilly, VA

10d•$64,649 - $105,054

About The Position

Inspect all phases of highway construction and maintenance projects under the general supervision of senior or supervisory staff. The role ensures construction quality in accordance with plans and specifications and supports delivery of a quality transportation system for the traveling public. The Inspector communicates with VDOT and external support staff, assists with public relations and responses to public concerns, and coordinates notifications about traffic changes, lane closures, and project phases. The role works with contractors and project staff to address issues and ensure contract compliance, including environmental, erosion and sediment control, safety, traffic control, EEO, DBE, regulatory, and permit requirements. It helps verify that materials are tested and approved before use and that supporting documentation is available before payment. The Inspector maintains materials documentation, daily work reports, diaries, project files, jobsite photographs, and as-built drawings. Documentation tracks construction activities, resources, productivity, communications, meetings, and changes in the contractor's scope of work. The role assists with contractor performance evaluations and project closeout. The position monitors assigned quality-control tasks and project schedules, helps determine and manage required support equipment, and maintains assigned work areas. It may serve as Project Inspector for less complex contracts and may train or oversee other inspectors and trainees. The role also monitors work-zone safety, employee and equipment compliance with safety practices, erosion and sediment control measures, and general worksite cleanliness. The work involves field conditions and may require use of testing equipment, lifting, climbing, stooping, working at heights or in confined spaces, visual observations, and working near or operating devices that use low-level ionizing radiation. Safety shoes and a valid driver's license are required. Required certifications must be obtained within 12 months of employment and maintained thereafter. VDOT employees must follow VDOT's Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth's Standards of Conduct. VDOT positions require pre-employment screenings, which may include a fingerprint-based criminal history check, DMV record check, work history verification, references, a pre-employment physical, and a drug screen.

Requirements

Communicate effectively orally and in writing with VDOT personnel, contractor personnel, and the general public.
Maintain detailed records, prepare reports, and maintain project files.
Read, interpret, and analyze roadway, structure, and bridge plans, specifications, and contract documents.
Knowledge of construction, civil engineering, project management, or materials inspection.
Knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Possess or be able to obtain required certifications within 12 months of employment and maintain them thereafter.
Wear safety shoes.
Use computers and software applications.
Use engineering and testing equipment, inspection methods, and materials testing techniques.
Hold a valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Training, experience, or education in engineering, drafting, or a related field.
Ability to apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine minor adjustments to construction plans.
American Concrete Institute Concrete Field Level I (CCWA) or WACEL Concrete I certification.
Asphalt Field Level I certification.
Asphalt Field Level II certification.
CPR with AED, Standard First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens combined course.
Fall protection and confined-space training.
DEQ Inspector for Erosion Sediment Control (ESC IN) certification.
DEQ Inspector for Storm Water Management (SWM IN) certification.
Experience in construction, civil engineering, project management, or materials inspection.
Experience in highway and bridge construction inspection with a DOT or consultant inspection firm.
Guard Rail Installer Training (GRIT).
Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Safety.
Knowledge of roadway, structure, and bridge construction methods, materials, standards, and terminology.
Knowledge of state and federal safety, environmental, and equal employment opportunity requirements related to transportation construction.
OSHA 10-Hour certification.
Pavement Marking certification.
Proficiency in AASHTOWare Project (AWP) or other project management software.
Radiation Safety USDOT HAZMAT Certification (Nuclear Gauge).
Slurry Surfacing certification.
Soils and Aggregate Compaction certification.
Surface Treatment certification.

Responsibilities

Inspect highway construction and maintenance work to ensure quality and conformance with plans and specifications.
Communicate with VDOT support staff, external support staff, contractors, landowners, business owners, and the traveling public.
Assist with public relations and respond to public concerns about projects.
Coordinate notifications regarding traffic changes, project phase start and finish, and lane closures with project staff, the Communications Office, Traffic Operations Center, and Residency.
Work with contractors to resolve issues.
Ensure construction activities comply with contracts, plans, environmental requirements, erosion and sediment controls, safety requirements, traffic controls, EEO and DBE guidelines, regulations, and permits.
Assist project leadership in notifying contractors of non-compliance issues and documenting their resolution.
Ensure materials are tested and approved before use, supporting documentation is available before payment, and materials testing is performed or overseen.
Track and maintain materials documentation, detailed daily work reports and diaries, and project files.
Document daily occurrences, meetings, communications, and changes in contractor scope; maintain jobsite photographs and as-built drawings.
Assist with quarterly contractor performance evaluations for the prime contractor and subcontractors, and assist with project closeout.
Monitor and document assigned quality-control tasks for contract compliance.
Assist in monitoring the project schedule and determining, obtaining, and returning required support equipment in proper condition.
Maintain assigned work areas in a clean and appropriate condition.
Serve as Project Inspector for less complex contracts when assigned, working with the Construction Manager.
Train and oversee inspectors and trainees assigned to a project when assigned.
Ensure work zones are properly established and maintained and that employees and equipment comply with safety practices and directives.
Monitor erosion and sediment control measures for compliance and proper maintenance.
Practice safe driving and maintain a clean vehicle interior and exterior.