12621 - Inspector Sr Const

Virginia Department of Transportation•Williamsburg, VA

About The Position

Independently coordinate, schedule, and inspect all phases of routine and complex highway construction projects to ensure construction quality in accordance with plans and specifications and provide a quality transportation system for the traveling public. The role communicates with VDOT, external support staff, contractors, and the public; supports project public relations; and coordinates notices about traffic changes and lane closures. The Senior Construction Inspector monitors construction work and materials testing, ensures contract compliance with plans, specifications, applicable regulations, permits, and quality requirements, and provides oversight and guidance to other inspectors. The position maintains project documentation, tracks materials and contractor performance, supports project close-outs, and monitors schedules, budgets, costs, submittals, and remaining work. The role also ensures work zones and project activities comply with safety and environmental requirements, including erosion and sediment controls. It requires field work that can involve test equipment, lifting, climbing, stooping, working at heights or in confined spaces, visual observations, and work near or operation of devices using low-level ionizing radiation. A valid driver's license and safety shoes are required. VDOT employees must abide by VDOT's Code of Ethics and the Commonwealth's Standards of Conduct.

Requirements

Communicate effectively orally and in writing with VDOT and contractor personnel and the general public.
Read, interpret, and analyze roadway, structure, and bridge plans, construction contracts, specifications, and project management documents.
Record and maintain detailed project documentation and prepare reports, forms, and correspondence.
Work in a team environment and independently, and 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.
Possess or be able to obtain required certifications within 12 months of employment and maintain them thereafter.
Apply state and federal safety, environmental, EEO, and DBE guidelines and regulations related to transportation construction.
Use engineering and testing equipment, computers, and software applications.
Valid driver's license.
Safety shoes required.
Ability to perform physically demanding field work, including using test 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.
Completion of 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 projects.
Communicate with VDOT and external support staff, manage project public relations, and respond to public concerns.
Notify project support staff and the public about traffic changes and project phase start and finish; coordinate lane-closure notifications.
Work with contractors to resolve project issues.
Monitor and perform inspections, provide oversight and guidance to other inspectors, and review their performance.
Ensure construction complies with contracts, plans, specifications, environmental requirements, erosion and sediment controls, safety requirements, traffic controls, EEO and DBE guidelines, regulations, and permits.
Use checklists, spreadsheets, manufacturer recommendations, construction directives, traffic engineering memoranda, and materials memoranda to verify contract compliance and project quality.
Document contractor non-compliance and its resolution.
Oversee and perform materials testing to ensure construction meets design quality standards.
Verify monthly pay items for work performed and payment to the contractor.
Assist with project close-outs and maintain as-built drawings.
Track and maintain project materials documentation, project files, detailed work reports, diaries, and records of daily occurrences, meetings, and communications.
Correlate project documentation with contractor schedules and contract documents to track activities, resources, productivity, efficiencies, and scope changes.
Issue quarterly contractor performance evaluations for prime contractors and subcontractors.
Monitor project schedules through progress meetings and notify the supervisor of schedule variances beyond contract allowances.
Conduct, document, and distribute minutes of project and progress meetings.
Review and maintain project budgets; review quantities and costs, project remaining costs, and support on-budget project delivery.
Verify required submittals have been submitted and approved before work begins.
Determine project support equipment needs and ensure proper maintenance, use, and return.
Ensure work zones are properly established and maintained and that employees and equipment follow safety practices and directives.
Monitor erosion and sediment control measures for compliance and appropriate maintenance.
Maintain a clean and organized work environment and a clean vehicle, and practice safe driving.