Duties

Monitor contractor’s operations to ensure compliance with contract terms and specifications. Independently coordinates and directs all phases of construction inspection of projects which are typically complicated by extensive traffic control, sensitive political or environmental concerns, or significant project coordination with property owners, utility companies, and local and federal government representatives. Verifies lines, grades, dimensions and elevations using survey and field engineering equipment. Coordinates and schedules various phases of construction with the prime contractor and agency personnel; reviews and monitors contractors' plan of operation; and advises contractors of violations and recommends adjustments to operations. Recommends changes to
construction plans to meet field condition; makes field measurements of pay items and conducts materials testing; checks 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; and reviews and monitors Equal Employment Opportunity/Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise (DBE) documentation and compliance with Federal labor requirements/regulations for Federal-aid construction projects, ensuring contractor compliance with program requirements. This position requires frequent contact with engineers and agency personnel to discuss and resolve field construction issues and to obtain technical guidance in specialty areas of engineering and inspections. This position also require frequent external contact with contractor personnel to schedule and
coordinate project inspection and resolve problems; with local government and law enforcement agencies to explain work under construction and coordinate traffic control; with suppliers to monitor receipt of materials; with utility companies to coordinate relocation and installation; and with the public to provide
information and resolve issues.

Experience

6-10 years of inspection experience including knowledge of roadway, structure, and bridge construction methods, materials, standards and specifications.

Skills

Working knowledge of state and federal safety, environment, and EEO/DBE guidelines and regulations; and of mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Working skill in operating computer equipment, software programs and field inspection equipment. Ability to provide technical supervision and leadership to other inspectors; read and interpret roadway, bridge, and structure plans and contract specifications; apply mathematical
formulas and engineering principles to determine field adjustments; maintain detailed records; perform required materials testing; and communicate effectively with agency and contractor personnel and the general public.

Degrees / Licenses (R)equired – (P)referred

VDOT certified or Mid Atlantic Regional
Technician Certification Program (MARTCP) certificated in Soil and Aggregate Field Compaction; Asphalt Field; Hydraulic Cement Concrete Field; Pavement Marking; Flagger Certification; Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Certification for Erosion
and Sediment Control Inspection, Nuclear Gauge Safety Training,OSHA 10hr,and Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control and Guardrail.

Other

Project locations: VDOT Salem, Culpeper, and Hampton Roads Districts. Salary dependant on individual's experience and project location.

Pre-employment drug testing is required as a condition of employment.