Construction Inspector - Bridge and Highway - VDOT

About the role

Procon, a top-ranked construction management and technology consulting firm with 25 years of experience delivering high-impact projects across the U.S. and worldwide, seeks a Construction Inspector for a project in conjunction with VDOT in various locations in Fredericksburg, VA.

The ideal candidate will ensure asphalt or concrete road construction meets quality standards by checking materials, procedures, and final product for compliance with project plans and specifications, monitoring temperature, density, and thickness, and documenting everything to guarantee safety and longevity.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Ensure compliance of work in the field, performing MOT and E&S reviews, updating project documentation, and coordinating with the Senior Project Inspector to assure all work activities are being monitored.
• Identify and track issues, non-conforming work, prepare daily reports, and recommend solutions to field issues to the Senior Project Inspector, Construction Manager, and Contractor.
• Directly support the Senior Project Inspector on the project site by monitoring the Contractor's operations and documenting daily activities.
• Coordinate and facilitate all construction activities related to the General Contractor (GC) and Client.
• Provide daily onsite field representation to monitor construction contractor performance and inspect work in accordance with specifications and drawings.
• Provide technical expertise on the products/materials being installed in the project.
• Monitor all construction activities scheduled with emphasis on milestones, phasing/sequencing, submittals, efficient and balanced workflow, major testing, and any unique requirements needing special schedule or tracing.
• Monitor and inspect the GC for compliance with current safety regulations, standards, project safety plan, and report any non-compliance to the Client.
• Immediately notify the Client when any life-threatening conditions are observed and provide assistance as necessary to remedy such situations.
• Provide electronic daily reports of the contractor's and sub-contractors' work activities witnessed during site monitoring, including summaries of discrepancies from the requirements of the Contract Documents.
• Provide daily site photos to be saved electronically at a designated location on the Client's network.
• Provide pre-construction, during construction, and post-construction photos of the site.
• Provide project coordination and construction quality assurance services for the technical aspect of the project.
• Physically verify correct materials delivered and/or in secured storage on or off site, proper materials installed, and percentage of work satisfactorily completed and in place, and provide this information to the CM.
• Review blueprints, monitor construction progress, examine exterior work, and utilize survey instruments to verify completed work.
• Maintain a log, take photographs, and document all activities.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 3+ years of highway and bridge construction experience.
• High-school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering or a related industry is preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Prolog Construction Management software is preferred.

Required Certifications

• VDOT Materials Certified in highway & bridges (required or VA equivalent).
• VDOT Soils & Aggregate Compaction.
• VDOT Asphalt I & II.
• VDOT Intermediate Work Zone.
• OSHA-10.
• HAZMAT/Nuclear Safety.
• Additional certifications may include:
  • DEQ ESC Inspector.
  • DEQ SWM Inspector.
  • ACI/WACEL Concrete.
  • VDOT GRIT.
  • DEQ Dual Inspector (Bridge and Roadway Construction).

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including full medical/dental insurance.
• 401(K) plan.