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Wallace Montgomery

Construction Inspector - Richmond, VA

Wallace Montgomery, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214

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Job Location: Virginia Department of Transportation - Central Office - Richmond, VA 23219.

Summary Construction Inspectors inspect, observe, and document construction and maintenance projects; performing tests on soils and materials. Work is performed under the supervision of a Project Engineer. In most cases, an inspector’s day‑to‑day direct supervisor may be a client’s direct employee. Inspectors have many categories that range from an entry level inspector to a senior inspector. All inspectors are required to travel and be available to work in any part of the state, subject to change of assignments as work requires. We work when the contractor works. Inspectors must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, and must also be able to work night shift when required.

Essential Functions

Performs field inspections of construction and maintenance projects and of existing roadways, structures and facilities.

Conducts and/or observes and documents tests on soils, asphalt, concrete, aggregates, bituminous products, metal products, and industrial coatings.

Responds to data requests.

Participates in traffic control activities.

Other duties as assigned.

Obtains the following VDOT certifications.

Certifications

Soil and Aggregate Compaction

Asphalt Field Level I & II

Hydraulic Cement Concrete Field

Pavement Marking

Slurry Surfacing

Flagger Certification

Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection

Stormwater Management (Inspector) Certification

Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control

GRIT (Guardrail Certification)

Obtain the Nuclear Gauge Safety Training and the 10 Hour OSHA Safety Training.

Fill out the Inspector’s Daily Report (IDR) which memorializes all labor, equipment, and material used on the project each day.

Maintain daily progress photos of the work.

Fill out Force Account records when there is an unresolved change, but the changed work still must be performed.

Maintain a Sketchbook that contains a variety of construction documentation.

Participate in the reconciliation of pay quantities on progress payments submitted by the contractor.

Attend all meetings, as needed and appropriate.

When appropriate, participate in change order negotiations.

When appropriate, participate in CPM schedule meetings.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Wallace Montgomery maintains a drug free workplace and we are an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Quality Assurance, Design, and Engineering

Industries

Civil Engineering

Construction

Architecture and Planning

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