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$93.31K - $106.04K/yr

... VDOT or other roadway, bridge, rail, or tunnel construction projects. Daily travel to project site will be required. Candidates may need to work nights and weekends when required. Overnight travel is ...

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Construction Inspector

Richmond, VA · On-site

$80.44K - $91.41K/yr

... VDOT or other roadway, bridge, rail, or tunnel construction projects. Daily travel to project site will be required. Candidates may need to work nights and weekends when required. Overnight travel is ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Overnight VDOT (Virginia Department of Transportation) worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Overnight VDOT worker, you need a solid understanding of roadway maintenance, safety protocols, and often a high school diploma or equivalent with a valid driver’s license. Familiarity with road construction equipment, traffic control systems, and sometimes certifications like a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) are typically required. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills in this position. These competencies ensure safe, efficient operations and help maintain Virginia’s transportation infrastructure during critical overnight hours.

What are the main challenges faced by Overnight VDOT employees, and how can they prepare for them?

Overnight VDOT employees often encounter challenges such as working in low-light conditions, managing fatigue, and responding to unexpected roadway emergencies. To succeed, it's important to practice good sleep hygiene, stay alert during shifts, and be proactive in communicating with team members. The role requires adaptability, as responsibilities can shift quickly based on weather or traffic incidents, and effective teamwork is crucial for safety and efficiency during overnight operations.

What are Overnight Vdot jobs?

Overnight Vdot jobs typically refer to positions with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) that require employees to work during nighttime hours. These roles can include road maintenance, snow removal, construction, traffic management, or emergency response. Working overnight helps minimize traffic disruptions and ensures roads remain safe for drivers. Employees in these positions often operate specialized equipment and must adhere to strict safety protocols. Overnight shifts may also come with additional pay incentives due to the non-standard hours.

What is the difference between Overnight Vdot vs Road Maintenance Worker?

AspectOvernight VdotRoad Maintenance Worker
CertificationsVDOT certification, CDL often preferredOSHA safety training, CDL optional
Work EnvironmentHighway, construction sites, outdoorRoadside, outdoor, highway
Employer & IndustryVirginia Department of TransportationState/local government, contractors
Work HoursOvernight shifts, 10-12 hoursDay shifts, 8 hours

Overnight Vdot roles focus on highway maintenance during overnight hours, often requiring specific certifications and working in outdoor highway environments. Road Maintenance Workers perform similar outdoor tasks but typically work during daytime shifts. Both roles are essential for road safety and infrastructure upkeep, with differences mainly in shift timing and certifications.

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Construction Inspector

Construction Inspector

Quinn Consulting Services, Inc.

Chantilly, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
To 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.
Essential Functions
  • Inspects and monitors contractual field work which includes excavations, drainage facilities, road surfaces, and structures
  • Reports contractor's daily production rates
  • 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
  • Reviews placement of and performs tests on construction materials
  • Reviews lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard survey and field engineering equipment
  • Oversees and enforces the installation of erosion/siltation controls and highways work zones and traffic control 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, pay quantity records, and monthly estimates
  • Reviews and 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

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
Competencies
  1. Communication proficiency
  2. Ethical Conduct
  3. Flexibility
  4. Initiative
  5. Time Management

Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This job is performed in a professional office environment and or transportation construction job sites. This role routinely uses field and standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, tablets, digital cameras, nuclear gauges, surveying tools and other field-testing equipment materials.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb, drive; lift things, use hands; and reach with hands and arms.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. This position typically works 40 or more hours per week. Day shifts usually start between 6:00 and 9:00 a.m. and last 8 to 10 hours. Project assignments can also require night or weekend work. Flexibility to meet client or contractor schedule is important.
Travel
Most assignments do not require more than an hour of travel to and from job sites. However, some assignments will require extensive regional travel each day and others could require staying out of town overnight if distance to job site is greater than 90 miles from home.
Required Education and Experience
Expected to have three (3) years of highway construction inspection experience. Additionally, the Construction Inspector shall have a working knowledge of:
- Roadway, structure and bridge construction/maintenance/repair/rehabilitation methods, materials, standards and specifications
- VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, and Inspector Manual
- VA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
- State and federal environmental, safety, and Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and regulations
- Use of contract management software including Site Manager, PlanGrid and/or AWP
- Mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
Preferred Education and Experience Required to have and maintain the following certifications:
Certification - Issuing Agency
Soil and Aggregate Compaction - VDOT or NICET LEVEL II*
Asphalt Field Level I & II - VDOT
American Concrete Institute - ACI
Pavement Marking - VDOT
Slurry Surfacing - VDOT
Surface Treatment - VDOT
Flagger Certification - VDOT
Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection - Virginia DEQ
Pavement Marking - VDOT
Nuclear Gauge Safety Training - NRC**Recognized Provider
Stormwater Management (Inspector) Certification*** - Virginia DEQ
Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control - VDOT Approved Provider
10 Hour OSHA Safety Training - OSHA
GRIT (Guardrail Certification) - VDOT
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
The Construction Inspector is expected to be proficient with the following skills:
  • Operating computer equipment, software programs and field inspection equipment including Site Manager, PlanGrid and/or AWP
  • Functional computer usage including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite software
  • Read and interpret roadway, structure and bridge plans and specification
  • Apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine minor field adjustments
  • Maintain detailed records
  • Perform and document required materials testing
  • Communicate with the client and contractor personnel and the general public

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and pass a client background check if asked.
Benefits
  • Bonus eligibility per Company Employee Bonus Program for fiscal year.
  • Medical, dental, short-term disability, long term disability, life insurances, per the company plan eligible on date of hire.
  • Eligible for the company 401(k) plan on the 1st of the month following 12 months of active employment & 1,000 hours of work.
  • 401(k) immediate vesting of matching funds.
  • Two weeks paid vacation in accordance with the company policy.
  • Personal Time Off per the company policy.
  • Paid holidays are provided per the company policy

EEO Statement
QCS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any protected status under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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