Construction Inspector

Position: Civil Construction Inspector

Location: Clear Brook, VA (Winchester)

Duration: 6 Month Contract to Hire

Salary: $74,214-89,627/Year

Required Skills & Experience

• Construction Inspector B should have at least three years of experience in highway construction inspection and a working knowledge of:

• Roadway, structure, and bridge construction/maintenance/repair/rehabilitation methods, materials, standards, and specifications.

• VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, Inspector Manual, and Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

• Construction plans, symbols, and terminology.

• State and federal environmental, safety, and Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and regulations.

• Read and interpret roadway, structure, and bridge plans and specifications.

• Apply mathematical formulas and field management principles to make minor field adjustments. • Maintain detailed records.

• Perform and document required materials testing.

• Experience with computers, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and all construction management software systems used by the Department. • Communicate effectively with agency and contractor personnel and the general public. Completion of the Inspector Trainee program may substitute for one year of experience.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Certs: • VDOT Certifications · Soil and Aggregate Compaction - NICET LEVEL II* · Asphalt Field Level I & II · Hydraulic Cement Concrete Field - ACI Concrete Field Level I, or WACEL Concrete I, or NICET LEVEL II* · Pavement Marking · Slurry Surfacing · Surface Treatment · Flagger Certification · GRIT (Guardrail Certification) · *Beginning in 2013, VDOT Materials Division will no longer be recognizing Mid-Atlantic Regional Technician Certification Program (MARTCP) certifications; current VDOT Letters of Reciprocity will remain valid until the expiration of the MARTCP or state DOT certification that the letter is based on. VDOT Materials Division will start recognizing NICET Level II Certifications in Soils and Concrete. • Other Certifications · Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection - Virginia DEQ · Nuclear Gauge Safety Training - Nuclear Regulatory Commission Recognized Provided · Stormwater Management (Inspector) Certification (Obtained prior to installation of stormwater items) · Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control - VDOT Approved Provider · 10 Hour OSHA Safety Training - OSHA

Job Description

Day to day: • Inspect all stages of highway construction and maintenance projects under the guidance of senior or supervisory staff, ensuring adherence to plans and specifications to provide a high-quality transportation system for the public. • Monitor and document the daily production rates of contractors. • Coordinate work and inspection phases with the contractor’s superintendent and agency personnel. • Observe, document, and communicate with contractors regarding the completion of all project elements, including identifying non-compliant work. • Take field measurements of pay items. • Review and test construction materials. • Verify lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard survey and field engineering equipment. • Oversee and enforce the installation of erosion/siltation controls, highway work zones, and traffic control devices. • Recommend changes to construction plans to accommodate field conditions or achieve cost savings. • Maintain project records, including daily diaries, materials notebooks, as-built plans, pay quantity records, and monthly estimates. • Review and monitor Equal Employment Opportunity/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) documentation and compliance with federal labor requirements/regulations for federal-aid construction projects, ensuring contractor adherence to program requirements.