Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Transportation, ConstructionIndustries
Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent
Valid driver's license
Fluent in spoken and written English language
Available for nighttime shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed
Capable of working independently and within a team
Subject to background check
Preferred
0-6 years of highway construction experience
Working knowledge of roadway, structure, and bridge construction/maintenance/repair/rehabilitation methods, materials, standards, and specifications
Working knowledge of VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, and Inspector Manual
Required VDOT Certifications relevant to the work being inspected
Nuclear Gauge Safety Training
OSHA 10 Hour Training
Responsibilities
Oversees and monitors the work of contractors to ensure quality control and contract compliance for roadway, structure, and bridge construction/maintenance projects of routine to moderate complexity, under the direction of a Construction Manager or designee
Inspects and monitors contractual field work which includes excavations, drainage facilities, road surfaces, and structures
Reports contractor’s daily production rates
Schedules work and inspection phases with contractor’s superintendent and agency personnel
Advises contractors of violations and recommends adjustments to operations
Takes field measurements of pay items
Reviews placement of and performs tests on construction materials
Reviews lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard survey and field engineering equipment
Oversees and enforces the installation of erosion/siltation controls and highways work zones and traffic control devices
Recommends changes to construction plans to meet field conditions or provide project cost savings
Maintains project records, including daily diaries, materials notebooks, as-built plans, pay quantity records, and monthly estimates
Reviews and monitors Equal Employment Opportunity/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) documentation and compliance with Federal labor requirements/regulations for Federal-aid construction projects, ensuring contractor compliance with program requirements
Skills
Construction Inspection
Quality Control
Contract Compliance
Roadway Construction
Bridge Construction
Structure Maintenance
Field Measurements
Material Testing
Survey Equipment
Erosion Control
VDOT Standards
AMT Engineering
Multidisciplinary civil engineering and surveying services