23261 - Inspector Const

Inspect all phases of highway construction and maintenance projects under the general supervision of senior or supervisory staff, ensuring construction quality in accordance with plans and specifications and providing a quality transportation system for the traveling public.

Responsibilities

• Communication: Communicate with VDOT support staff and external support staff; assist in the management of public relations for the project and respond to public concerns; work proactively with the Project Inspector, Construction Manager and Communications Office to notify project support staff and the public of traffic changes and project phase start and finish; address landowner, business owner and traveling‑public concerns; assist with the coordination and distribution of lane‑closure notifications with the Traffic Operations Center, Communications and Residency; work with the contractor to resolve issues.
• Construction and Contract Compliance: Ensure construction activities are performed in accordance with contract, plans and applicable documents—including environmental, erosion and sediment controls, safety, traffic controls and EEO/DBE guidelines, regulations and permits; ensure project compliance and quality requirements are met; assist the Project Inspector and Construction Manager with notifications to the contractor of non‑compliance issues and resolution through documentation; ensure all materials are tested and approved for acceptance before use on the project and that proper documentation is on hand before payment; oversee or perform materials testing.
• Project Documentation: Track and maintain materials documentation for the project; maintain detailed DWRs and diaries and correlate them to the contractor’s scheduled construction activities so VDOT can track individual activities, resources, productivity and efficiencies; assist in maintaining project files; document all daily occurrences, meetings and communications and correlate them to contract documents to provide information on changes in the contractor’s scope of work; keep job‑site photos; assist the Project Inspector and Construction Manager with issuing quarterly CPEs for the prime contractor and each subcontractor to allow VDOT to evaluate performance; assist with project close‑out and maintain as‑built drawings.
• Project Oversight: Ensure assigned QC tasks are monitored and documented for contract compliance; assist the Project Inspector and Construction Manager in monitoring the project schedule; assist in determining required support equipment, obtaining it and returning it in proper condition; keep all assigned work areas clean and appropriate for use; may be assigned the role of Project Inspector for less complex contracts, working closely with the Construction Manager; may train and oversee the work of other inspectors and trainees assigned to a project.
• Project Safety and Environmental Compliance: Ensure work zones are properly established and maintained; ensure project employees and equipment operate in compliance with safety practices and directives; monitor erosion and sediment control measures to ensure compliance and appropriate maintenance; maintain a clean and organized work environment; practice safe driving and keep vehicle interiors and exteriors clean.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine minor adjustments to construction plans.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with VDOT and contractor personnel and the general public.
• Ability to maintain detailed records, prepare reports and maintain project files.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in field conditions (using testing equipment, lifting, climbing, stooping, working at heights, in confined spaces, making visual observations).
• Ability to provide work direction to others on large construction projects.
• Ability to read, interpret and analyze roadway, structure and bridge plans, specifications and contract documents.
• Ability to work in the vicinity of and operate devices utilizing low‑level ionizing radiation.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of mathematics, including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
• Knowledge of roadway, structure and bridge construction methods, materials, standards and terminology.
• Knowledge of state and federal safety, environmental and equal‑employment‑opportunity guidelines and regulations as they relate to transportation construction.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Skill in the use of engineering and testing equipment.
• Knowledge of construction, civil engineering, project management or materials inspection.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within 12 months of employment, required certifications and maintain them thereafter.
• Safety shoes required.