What are the responsibilities and job description for the VDOT Certified, Construction Inspectors, Hampton Roads District position at Keville Enterprises Inc.?
DESCRIPTION: Keville Enterprises, Inc., a Construction Management Consulting & Inspection firm, is seeking full-time VDOT certified Senior Construction Inspectors to perform inspection services on several roadway paving and concrete patching projects in the Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth and York area. The majority of the work in these areas will be completed at night on Interstate and limited access highways.
DUTIES: The duties and responsibilities of the VDOT Senior Construction Inspector include the following:
- The Sr. Inspector will be expected to accurately complete DWR's, maintain the materials workbook, prepare monthly estimates in AWP, and complete interim CPE's.
- Must be experienced with inspecting, measuring, and testing of asphalt paving projects.
- Will need to work night shift.
- Monitor contractor's operations to ensure compliance with contract terms and specifications.
- Independently coordinate and direct all phases of construction inspection of projects which are typically complicated by extensive traffic control, sensitive political of environmental concerns, or significant project coordination with property owners, utility companies, and local and federal government representatives.
- Verify lines and grades, dimensions and elevations using survey and field engineering equipment.
- Coordinate and schedule various stages of construction with the prime contractor and agency personnel; review and monitor the contractor's plan of operation; and advise contractors of violations and recommend adjustments to operations.
- Recommend changes to construction plans to meet field condition; makes field measurements of pay items and conduct materials testing; check equipment; maintain and review comprehensive project records including daily diaries, materials notebooks, as-built plans, pay quantity records, progress schedules, work orders, and monthly estimates.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- The Senior Construction Inspector must be a high school graduate and have a minimum of 6 years of relevant inspection experience including a working knowledge of roadway, structure and bridge construction methods, materials, standards and specifications.
- Working knowledge of the VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, and Inspector Manual; and knowledge in the use of contract management software.
- Working knowledge of state and federal safety, environment, and EEO/DBE guidelines and regulations; and of mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
- Working skills 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.
VDOT will require the Inspector to have various combinations of the following Certifications based on the given task order:
- VDOT Concrete Field (ACI Concrete Field)
- VDOT Asphalt Level I/II
- VDOT Asphalt Slurry Surfacing & Surface Treatment
- VDOT GRIT (Guardrail Certification)
- VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control & Flagger
- VDOT Pavement Marking
- 10 Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training
- VDOT Soil and Aggregate Field Compaction
- VDOT Asphalt Surface
OTHER: Candidates must be willing to work a flexible schedule to include nights, and overtime as needed, have a valid state issued driver's license and a satisfactory driving record in accordance with Keville's driving policy. OSHA 10 certification is a condition of employment. This employer participates in E-Verify. More Information: http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify
BENEFITS: Keville offers a competitive wage and a comprehensive benefits package to include Medical, Dental, vision and Life Insurance, 401k Profit Sharing Plan, FSA/Dependent Care accounts, paid time off for Vacation, Sick and Holidays. We support ample industry related training and a broad range of career opportunities.
COMPANY OVERVIEW: Keville Enterprises, Inc. has been serving the Construction Management Industry since 1991. A WBE/DBE Certified Construction management and inspection firm, Keville specializes in providing a full spectrum of construction management and support services as an owner's representative on public and private projects. Today Keville is one of the largest and most successful woman-owned CM firms in the nation committed to 100% client satisfaction and continuous development and improvement of our employees, products, and services.
Keville Enterprises, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer-EOE/AA/VEV/Disabled
Background checks required. Pre-employment (post-offer)
