Senior Construction Inspector - Salem Northern Construction Area

Title: Senior Construction Inspector - Salem Northern Construction Area

State Role Title: Inspector Sr. Construction

Hiring Range: $54,986 - $89,352

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Salem, Harrison Ave

Agency Website: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Are you looking for a career that Drives You??
VDOT Salem District Construction Division is looking for our next Senior Construction Inspector!

This position currently reports out of the Salem District Office, but an alternate Rocky Mount, VA reporting location might be possible upon approval.

The position is available in the District’s Northern Area Construction Group – Botetourt, Craig and Roanoke Counties to independently coordinate, schedule, and inspect all phases of work on routine and complex highway construction and maintenance projects for Salem District as a member of the inspection team, you will:

• ensure construction activities are performed in accordance to contracts, plans, and specifications
• oversee and perform materials testing to ensure project is constructed to the design quality standards
• ensure contractor compliance with safety practices
• notify contractor of any non-compliance issues and resolution
• review and maintain project budget
• monitor erosion and sediment control measures to ensure compliance and appropriate maintenance
• maintain and review comprehensive project records including daily dairies, materials notebooks, and project files
• communicate with stakeholders including VDOT and external support staff.

Does this sound like the next step in your career?
Apply today and become a part of the team that #KeepsVirginiaMoving

This position requires physically demanding work in field conditions. Frequent climbing, crawling, stooping, lifting up to 50 pounds, working at heights, in confined spaces and traversing embankments is required. VDOT is an emergency response agency, and this position is the core of this requirement, therefore you will work outside of normal work hours during emergency operations.

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience with construction methods, materials, equipment, standards, specifications and
terminology
• Experience applying state and federal safety, environmental, and EEO/DBE guidelines and
regulations related to transportation construction
• Knowledge of mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry and ability to apply
mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine field adjustments to
construction plans
• Ability to read, interpret/analyze roadway, structure and bridge plans, construction contracts,
and other project management documents
• Ability to record and maintain detailed project documentation and prepare reports, forms and
correspondence.
• Ability to work independently and oversee and provide technical guidance and training to other
inspectors.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with VDOT and contractor personnel
and the general public.
• Skill in the use of engineering and testing equipment and computer software applications.
• Possession of or ability to obtain required certifications in soils, aggregates, asphalt, concrete,
nuclear safety and transportation, guardrail installation, pavement markings, First Aid, CPR,
flagging, work zone safety, stormwater inspection, erosion and sediment control and OSHA
safety training courses, within 12 months of employment.
• Valid driver’s license and safety shoes required

Additional Considerations

• Experience in a broad range of road and bridge construction inspection activities with a DOT
or a DOT consultant inspection firm
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and Site Manager or other project management software.
• Experience overseeing the work of others.
• Possession of current certifications and completion of fall protection and confined space
training.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Fingerprint based background check, references,