Construction Inspector I

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the work of contractors to ensure quality control and contract compliance for roadway, structure, and bridge construction projects of routine to moderate complexity, under the direction of a Construction Manager or their designee.
• Oversees, inspects, and monitors contractual field work which includes excavations, drainage facilities, road surfaces, and structures; 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.
• Checks placement of and performs tests on construction materials; checks lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard survey and field engineering equipment.
• Oversees and enforces the installation of erosion/siltation controls and safety 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, and pay quantity records.
• Evaluates and monitors progress schedules, prepares work orders, and monthly estimates
• 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.

Basic/Required Qualifications

• 3 years of inspection experience including a working knowledge of roadway, structure, and bridge construction methods, materials, standards, construction symbols and terminology.
• Working knowledge of state and federal environmental, safety, and Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and regulations; and of mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
• Working knowledge of the VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, and Inspector Manual.
• Knowledge in the use of contract management software. Working skill in operating computer equipment, software programs and field inspection equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret roadway, structure, and bridge plans and specifications; apply mathematical formulas and engineering principals to determine minor adjustments to construction plans; maintain detailed records; perform required materials testing
• Ability to communicate effectively with agency and contractor personnel and the general public.
• Must pass drug test, fit-for-duty physical, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently VDOT certified or Mid Atlantic Regional Technician Certification Program (MARTCP) certificated in the following disciplines.
• Soil and Aggregate Field Compaction
• Asphalt Field
• Hydraulic Cement Concrete Field
• Pavement Marking
• Flagger Certification
• Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
• Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection
• Nuclear Gauge Safety Training
• Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control
• 10 Hour OSHA Safety Training
• In addition, those inspectors that are assigned to inspect guardrail work will be GRIT (Guardrail Certification) certified

Physical Demands

• Requires the ability to lift 50 pounds.