Title: Construction Inspector

State Role Title: Engineering Technician II

Hiring Range: $50,256 - $81,666

Pay Band: 3

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Interstate Management Office

Agency Website: https://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

VDOT’s Hampton Roads District Construction Program is seeking Construction Inspector to monitor and inspect roadway, structure and bridge construction projects of routine to moderate complexity for the Urban Program located in Chesapeake, VA.

VDOT Inspectors are expected to consistently promote open communication, partnering and excellent construction management to obtain on-time, on-budget projects with high quality and safety. Incumbents ensure contractor compliance through review, interpretation and enforcement of plans and contract documents, monitoring and inspecting field work efficiently and in a timely manner; and preparation of thorough, accurate project documentation. Compute daily pay quantities and prepare contractor payment vouchers. Conduct materials tests to assure all materials meet requirements set forth in the Materials Manual of Instructions. Ensure work zones and other safety requirements and environmental permit requirements are met. Ensure that utility work is documented accurately through daily reports. Inform project management of issues that arise in the field and assist in resolution as directed. Contributes feedback to Project Inspector for evaluations for all prime contractors and agreed-upon subcontractors.

• Experience in construction, civil engineering, project management or materials inspection.


• Skill in mathematical calculations with ability to measure, calculate and reconcile pay quantities and to prepare contractor payment vouchers.


• Ability to read, interpret and analyze roadway, structure and bridge plans, specifications and contract documents.


• Ability to maintain detailed records, prepare reports and maintain project files.


• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with VDOT and contractor personnel and the general public.


• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.


• Skill in the use of field engineering and testing equipment, inspection methods and materials testing.


• Possession of or ability to obtain required certifications within 12 months of employment.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in highway and bridge construction inspection with a DOT or consultant inspection firm.


• Knowledge of roadway, structure and bridge construction methods, materials, standards and terminology.


• Knowledge of state and federal safety, environmental, and equal employment opportunity guidelines and regulations as they relate to transportation.


• Ability to apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine minor adjustments to construction plans.


• Proficient in Site Manager or other project management software.


• 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.

Safety shoes and other safety gear are required in the performance of duties.

Current required certifications within 12 months of hire (or earliest date/classes are offered) and maintain them thereafter, include Certifications in soils, aggregate, asphalt, concrete (ACI), nuclear safety and transportation, guardrail installation, pavement markings, First Aid, CPR, flagging, work zone safety, stormwater inspection, DEQ’s stormwater, and Erosion and Sediment Control and OSHA safety training courses.

May be required to operate or work in the vicinity of devices containing radioactive materials and emitting low levels of ionizing radiation. Position requires unrestricted mobility, including, at times, unrestricted mobility in irregular terrain; working at heights and in confined spaces, making visual observations; the ability to stand for long periods of time; the ability to work in a variety of environments affected by, but not limited to, such elements as dust, vapors, heat, and moisture; and the ability to lift 50 lbs.

Valid Driver’s License is required at time of hire.

Fingerprint-based background checks, references, work history, and DMV records will be verified prior to employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. H1B VISA Sponsorship is not available. VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

Work schedule varies according to job assignments and/or contractors schedule, to include night work, weekends, and holidays. All employees are required to work in emergency situations, to include weekends, holidays, and outside normal work hours; assignments may vary based on business needs.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application and optional resume, therefore, those who fully represent their qualifications and work history will be more successful obtaining an interview.

Contact Information

Name: Tina Kittrell

Phone: 757-956-3288

Email: [email protected]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.