Construction Inspector Senior

Title: Construction Inspector Senior

State Role Title: Engineering Technician III

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

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Lynchburg District Office

Agency Website: www.vdot.virginia.gov/careers

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Lynchburg District is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to join their Construction team. The position will independently coordinate, schedule and inspect all phases of routine and complex highway construction projects to ensure construction quality in accordance with plans and specifications and provide a quality transportation system for the traveling public.

The Construction Inspector Senior core responsibilities for include but are not limited to:

• Ensure construction activities are performed in accordance with contracts, plans and applicable documents to include environmental, erosion and sediment controls, safety, traffic controls, and EEO and DBE guidelines, regulations and permits.
• Ensure project contract compliance using checklists, spreadsheets, manufacturer recommendations, construction directives, traffic engineering memoranda and materials memoranda to ensure project quality requirements are met.
• Notify contractor of any non-compliance issues and resolution through documentation.
• Oversee and perform materials testing to ensure project is constructed to design quality standards.
• Ensure monthly that all pay items of work performed during that period are paid to the contractor.
• Track and maintain materials documentation for project.
• 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.
• Communicate with VDOT and external support staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with construction methods, materials, equipment, standards, specifications and terminology.
• Experience applying state and federal safety, environmental, and EEO and DBE guidelines and regulations related to transportation construction.
• Ability to record and maintain detailed project documentation and prepare reports, forms and correspondence.
•  Ability to read, interpret and analyze roadway, structure and bridge plans, construction contracts and other project management documents.
• Skill in the use of engineering and testing equipment, as well as computers and software applications.
• Knowledge of mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry and ability to apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine field adjustments to construction plans.
• Possession of or ability to obtain required certifications within 12 months of employment.
• Ability to work independently and oversee and provide technical guidance and training to other inspectors.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with VDOT and contractor personnel and the general public.

Additional Considerations

• Asphalt Field Level II
• Experience in a broad range of road and bridge construction inspection activities with a DOT or a DOT consultant inspection firm.
• Possession of current certifications and completion of fall protection and confined space training.
• DEQ: Inspector for Erosion Sediment Control (ESC IN)
• DEQ: Inspector for Storm Water Management (SWM IN)
• Radiation Safety USDOT HAZMAT Certification (Nuclear Gauge)
• A combination of training, experience, or education in Construction or related field desired.
• Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Safety
• Soils & Aggregate Compaction
  
• Experience with inspection of constru