VDOT Construction Inspector Trainee

Dewberry•Fairfax, VA

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About The Position

Dewberry is currently seeking VDOT Construction Inspector Trainees to work on highway, bridge and utility projects in the Northern Virginia area. The Construction Inspector Trainee function is to monitor the work of contractors to ensure quality control and contract compliance for roadway, structures, and bridge construction projects of moderate to considerable complexity. Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you're an experienced professional or a new graduate, you'll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call "Dewberry at Work," that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience
Civil construction inspection or related construction experience
Working skill in operating computer equipment, software programs and field inspection equipment.
Ability to read and interpret roadway and bridge plans and contract specifications
Ability to drive assigned and/or personal vehicles within roadways and project sites to perform construction inspection activities

Responsibilities

Monitor operations to ensure contractor compliance with plans, contract terms and specification
Coordinates and schedules various phases of construction inspection with the contractor, DOT representatives and other agencies
Reviews and monitors contractor's plan of operation including phasing and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans
Advises contractors of violations and reviews and recommends approval of corrective measures
Identifies necessary changes to construction plans to meet field conditions
Makes field measurements of pay items and conducts materials testing
Observes and monitors contractor's construction equipment
Maintains and reviews comprehensive project records including daily diaries, materials notebooks, as-built plans, pay quantity records, progress schedules, work orders, and monthly estimates.
Successful candidates will be authorized to obtain all VDOT inspection and materials testing certifications. Costs for obtaining these certifications will be reimbursed to the employee.

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