12621 - Inspector Sr Const

Virginia Department of Transportation•Williamsburg, VA

2d•$64,649 - $105,054

About The Position

Independently coordinates, schedules, and inspects all phases of routine and complex highway construction projects to ensure construction quality in accordance with plans and specifications and to provide a quality transportation system for the traveling public. The role involves communication with VDOT, contractors, support staff, landowners, businesses, and the public; contract compliance and quality oversight; project documentation and close-outs; monitoring schedules, budgets, costs, and submittals; and ensuring safety and environmental compliance. The senior inspector also provides direction, oversight, and technical guidance to other inspectors. The position requires field work, including using engineering and testing equipment and working in conditions that may involve lifting, climbing, stooping, heights, confined spaces, and visual observations. The employee must be able to work near and operate devices that use low-level ionizing radiation. Safety shoes and a valid driver's license are required. VDOT employees must follow the VDOT 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

Communicate effectively orally and in writing with VDOT personnel, 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 effectively in a team environment and independently.
Oversee and provide technical guidance and training to other inspectors.
Know construction methods, materials, equipment, standards, specifications, and terminology.
Know mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry, and 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, and EEO and DBE guidelines and regulations related to transportation construction.
Use engineering and testing equipment, computers, and software applications.
Hold a valid driver's license.
Wear safety shoes.
Perform physically demanding field work, including using test equipment, lifting, climbing, stooping, working at heights and in confined spaces, and making visual observations.
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 a 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 perform inspections of routine and complex highway construction projects.
Communicate with VDOT and external support staff, manage project public relations, respond to public concerns, and notify project staff and the public about traffic changes and project phases.
Coordinate lane-closure notifications with the Traffic Operations Center, Communications, and Residency.
Work with contractors to resolve issues and notify them of non-compliance, documenting issues and resolutions.
Monitor construction activities for compliance with contracts, plans, applicable documents, environmental requirements, erosion and sediment controls, safety and traffic controls, and EEO and DBE guidelines, regulations, and permits.
Use checklists, spreadsheets, manufacturer recommendations, directives, and memoranda to verify contract compliance and project quality requirements.
Provide oversight and guidance to other inspectors, review their performance, and support their job growth and development.
Oversee and perform materials testing to ensure construction meets design quality standards.
Ensure monthly that pay items for work performed during the period are paid to the contractor.
Assist with project close-outs and maintain as-built drawings.
Track and maintain project materials documentation, project files, detailed daily work reports and 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 changes in scope.
Issue quarterly contractor performance evaluations for prime contractors and subcontractors.
Monitor project schedules through progress meetings and notify the supervisor when schedule variances exceed contract allowances.
Conduct project and progress meetings and document and distribute meeting minutes.
Review and maintain project budgets, quantities, costs, and remaining-work costs to support on-budget delivery.
Review project submittals and verify approval before associated work begins.
Determine project support-equipment needs and ensure proper maintenance, use, and return.
Ensure work zones are properly established and maintained and that project employees and equipment comply with 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.