About this role
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. Provide technical support to assigned engineering program.
How you will contribute:
- Communication: Communicate with VDOT support staff and external support staff. Assist in the management of public relations for 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 regarding project. Assist with the coordination and distribution of lane closure notification with the Traffic Operations Center, Communications and Residency. Work with contractor to resolve issues.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with all Construction Directives (CDs), environmental safety, EO, Materials, acceptance testing and quality directive. Ensure assigned project is compliant with VDOT, District, and regional environmental and safety goals. Ensure environmental discrepancies and safety violations are corrected. Monitor and assure compliance with all VOSHCP, OSHA, DPOR and VDOT safety policies and regulations.
- Construction and Contract Compliance: Ensure construction activities are performed in accordance with contract, plans and applicable documents to include environmental, erosion and sediment controls, safety, traffic controls and EEO and DBE guidelines, regulations and permits. Ensure project compliance and quality requirements are met. Assist Project Inspector and Construction Manager with notifications to contractor of non-compliance issues and resolution through documentation. Ensure all materials are tested and approved for acceptance before use on project and proper documentation is in hand before payment. Oversee or perform materials testing.
- Engineering Technology Solutions: Provide engineering technology solutions to complex or unusual cases and projects.
- Job Safety: Determine and demonstrate proper work site protection techniques. Ensure workplace safety by identifying workplace hazards and making suggestions for improvement. Wear proper personal protection equipment. Maintain current knowledge of safety rules, regulations, laws and procedures (OSHA, VOSHA, etc.). Ensure equipment is used properly and safely. Apply MUTCD for detours, lane closures, work zones, etc. Maintain clean, orderly, and safe work environment. Follow VDOT safety regulations and practices.
- Maintain Records: Research information and update records or databases on for activities in assigned program area. Collect and verify project data, maintain files and recommend updates when discrepancies are found.
- Project Documentation: Track and maintain materials documentation for project. Maintain detailed DWRs and diaries and correlate 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 to contract documents to provide information on changes in the contractor's scope of work. Keep jobsite photos. Assist Project Inspector and Construction Manager with issuing quarterly CPEs for prime and each subcontractor working on project to allow VDOT to evaluate contractor's performance. Assist with closing out project. Maintain as-built drawings.
- Project Oversight: Ensure assigned QC tasks are monitored and documented for contract compliance. Assist Project Inspector and Construction Manager in monitoring project schedule. Assist Project Inspector and Construction Manager in determining support equipment required to include obtaining equipment and returning it in its proper condition. Assist in maintaining all assigned work areas by keeping them 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 are performing 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 maintain a clean vehicle interior and exterior.
- Special Studies: Perform special studies and assignments to support initiatives and decision making for assigned engineering program area. Prepare project related correspondence.
- Technical Advice and Guidance: Serve as a technical resource and consultant to inspectors, contractors and agency management. Instruct and guide field staff to assure work conforms to Agency, OSHA, VOSH and contract safety policies, plans, specifications and contract documents.
- Time Management: Ensure work assignments are performed to achieve on schedule completion of activities on projects. Manage multiple projects and adjusts priorities as needed.
- Training: Assist in developing and performing employee training for assigned program areas. Assist in mentoring field staff and work with team members to monitor training programs.
- VDOT Representative: Represent VDOT with outside contacts, which include handling and resolving concerns of contractors and the public.
What will make you successful:
- 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 communicate effectively orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with inspection staff, consultants, contractors and VDOT management.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to gather and analyze data and prepare technical reports.
- Ability to interpret plans, specifications and contracts.
- Ability to maintain detailed records, prepare reports and maintain project files.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work in field conditions such as using testing equipment, lifting, climbing, stooping, working at heights, in confined spaces and making visual observations.
- Ability to provide work direction to others in the activities of a large construction project.
- Ability to read, interpret and analyze roadway, structure and bridge plans, specifications and contract documents.
- Ability to work in the vicinity and operate devices utilizing low-level ionizing radiation.
- Ability to work independently.
- Considerable knowledge of highway construction methods, procedures and practices.
- Knowledge of mathematics to include 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 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 read, interpret and analyze roadway, structure and bridge plans, specifications and contract documents.
- Knowledge of construction, civil engineering, project management or materials inspection.
- Knowledge of mathematics to include algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
- Possession of or ability to obtain required certifications within 12 months of employment and maintain thereafter.
- Safety shoes required.
- Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
- Skill in the use of engineering and testing equipment, inspection methods and materials testing.
- Valid driver's license.
Additional Considerations:
- A combination of training, experience, or education in Engineering, Drafting, or related field desired.
- Ability to apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine minor adjustments to construction plans.
- American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Level I (CCWA) OR WACEL Concrete I Certification.
- Asphalt Field Level I.
- Asphalt Field Level II.
- CPR with AED, Standard First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogens (BBP) Combined Course.
- Completion of fall protection and confined space training.
- DEQ: Inspector for Erosion Sediment Control (ESC IN).
- DEQ: Inspector for Storm Water Management (SWM IN).
- Experience in construction, civil engineering, project management or materials inspection.
- Experience in highway and bridge construction inspection with a DOT or consultant inspection firm.
- Guard Rail Installer Training (GRIT).
- Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Safety.
- 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 projects.
- OSHA 10-Hour certification.
- Pavement Marking.
- Proficient in AASHTOWare Project (AWP) or other project management software.
- Radiation Safety USDOT HAZMAT Certification (Nuclear Gauge).
- Slurry Surfacing certification.
- Soils & Aggregate Compaction.
- Surface Treatment certification.
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Competency Model (https://etgi.fa.us8.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_4005/pages/8012)
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VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
VDOT Code of Ethics (https://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp)
Standards of Conduct (https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/docs/default-source/hrpolicy/pol1-60--standards-of-conduct-eff-1-1-2025.pdf?sfvrsn=7c0d724e_0)
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