Senior Construction Inspector - Transportation at AMT Engineering

Staunton, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Transportation, ConstructionIndustries

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
7+ years of highway construction experience
Valid driver's license
Fluent in spoken and written English language
Comprehensive knowledge of roadway, structure, and bridge construction/maintenance/repair/rehabilitation methods, materials, standards, and specifications
Comprehensive 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
VDOT inspection experience in roadways, bridges, and asphalt
Available for nighttime shifts, overtime, and/or weekends as needed
Capable of working independently and within a team
Subject to background check

Responsibilities

Monitor 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
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 to the public or environmentally challenging, or require significant project coordination with property owners, utility companies, or local/federal government representatives
Coordinate and schedule various phases of construction with the prime contractor and agency personnel
Review and monitor Contractors’ plan of operation and advise contractor of violations
Make field measurements of pay items and conduct material testing
Prepare and maintain comprehensive project records including daily diaries, materials notebooks, as-built plans, pay quantity records, progress schedules, work orders, and monthly estimates
Aid in the development of work orders, investigations, and analysis of Notices of Intent
Evaluate and monitor progress schedules, and perform work order analysis
As deemed necessary by the task or project, serve as Lead Inspector for a team of inspectors
Inspect and monitor contractual field work which includes excavations, drainage facilities, road surfaces, and structures
Report contractor’s daily production rates
Schedule work and inspection phases with contractor’s superintendent and agency personnel
Advise contractors of violations and recommend adjustments to operations
Take field measurements of pay items
Review placement of and perform tests on construction materials
Review lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard survey and field engineering equipment
Oversee and enforce the installation of erosion/siltation controls and highways work zones and traffic control devices
Recommend changes to construction plans to meet field conditions or provide project cost savings
Maintain project records, including daily diaries, materials notebooks, as-built plans, pay quantity records, and monthly estimates
Review and monitor 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