23221 - Inspector Sr Const

Virginia Department of Transportation•Petersburg, VA

2d•$64,649 - $105,054

About The Position

Independently coordinates, schedules, and inspects routine and complex highway construction projects to ensure construction quality and compliance with plans, specifications, contracts, and applicable requirements. The role supports delivery of a quality transportation system for the traveling public and may serve as Project Inspector for less complex contracts, working closely with the Construction Manager. The position also provides oversight, direction, and technical guidance to other inspectors and trainees. The Inspector communicates with VDOT and external support staff, contractors, landowners, businesses, and the public; helps manage project public relations; and coordinates notices about traffic changes and lane closures. The position monitors contract compliance, construction quality, project schedules and budgets, materials testing and documentation, pay items, submittals, and project records. It also supports project closeout and maintains as-built drawings. The role requires field work on construction sites, including monitoring work zones and environmental controls, using engineering and testing equipment, and working in physically demanding conditions. Employees must follow applicable safety, environmental, equal employment opportunity, and disadvantaged business enterprise requirements, as well as VDOT’s Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth’s Standards of Conduct. Pre-employment screenings may include fingerprint-based criminal history and DMV checks, work-history verification, references, a physical, and a drug screen.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with VDOT and contractor personnel and the general public.
Ability to read, interpret, and analyze roadway, structure, and bridge plans, construction contracts, specifications, and other project management documents.
Ability to record and maintain detailed project documentation and prepare reports, forms, and correspondence.
Ability to work in a team environment and independently, and to oversee and provide technical guidance and training to other inspectors.
Knowledge of construction methods, materials, equipment, standards, specifications, and terminology.
Knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, and ability to apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine field adjustments to construction plans.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment and maintain thereafter, required certifications.
Safety shoes are required.
Skill in applying state and federal safety, environmental, EEO, and DBE guidelines and regulations related to transportation construction.
Skill in the use of engineering and testing equipment, computers, and software applications.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to perform physically demanding field work, including using testing equipment, lifting, climbing, stooping, working at heights and in confined spaces, and making visual observations.
Ability to work in the vicinity of and operate devices utilizing low-level ionizing radiation.

Nice To Haves

Training, experience, or education in construction or a related field.
American Concrete Institute (ACI) 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 (BBP) 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 a broad range of road and bridge construction inspection activities with a DOT or DOT consultant inspection firm.
Experience overseeing the work of others.
Experience inspecting roadway construction, maintenance, and structures projects and activities.
Guard Rail Installer Training (GRIT).
Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Safety certification.
OSHA 10-Hour certification.
Pavement Marking certification.
Proficiency in MS Office and AASHTOWare Project (AWP) or other project management software.
Radiation Safety USDOT HAZMAT Certification (Nuclear Gauge).
Slurry Surfacing certification.
Soils & Aggregate Compaction certification.
Surface Treatment certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, schedule, and inspect routine and complex highway construction and maintenance projects to ensure quality and compliance with plans, specifications, contracts, and applicable documents.
Communicate with VDOT staff, contractors, external support staff, landowners, business owners, and the traveling public; respond to project concerns and help resolve issues with contractors.
Notify project support staff and the public of traffic changes and project phase start and finish dates; coordinate distribution of lane-closure notifications with the Traffic Operations Center, Communications, and Residency.
Ensure construction activities comply with environmental, erosion and sediment control, safety, traffic control, EEO, DBE, regulatory, and permit requirements.
Monitor project quality and contract compliance using checklists, spreadsheets, manufacturer recommendations, construction directives, traffic engineering memoranda, and materials memoranda.
Notify contractors of non-compliance issues and document their resolution.
Oversee or perform materials testing and ensure materials are tested, approved, and properly documented before use and payment.
Ensure monthly payment to contractors for pay items of work performed during the period.
Track and maintain project materials documentation, project files, detailed daily work reports and diaries, jobsite photos, and records of daily occurrences, meetings, communications, contractor activities, resources, productivity, and scope changes.
Prepare or review daily work reports and diaries and issue quarterly contractor performance evaluations for prime contractors and subcontractors, as applicable.
Monitor project schedules and progress meetings; notify supervisors of schedule variances outside contract allowances; conduct meetings and document and distribute minutes.
Review and maintain project budgets, review item quantities and costs, and project remaining work costs to completion.
Review project submittals and verify approval before associated work begins.
Determine and obtain support equipment needed for projects, and ensure its proper maintenance, use, condition, and return.
Maintain assigned work areas in a clean and appropriate condition; practice safe driving and keep the vehicle clean inside and out.
Ensure work zones are properly established and maintained, project employees and equipment follow safety practices, and erosion and sediment controls are compliant and maintained.
Assist with project closeout and maintain as-built drawings.
Provide oversight and guidance to other inspectors; review their work and support their development; train and oversee inspectors and trainees as assigned.
Assist the Project Inspector and Construction Manager with project oversight and quality-control monitoring; may act as Project Inspector for less complex contracts.