Construction Management VDOT

Fredericksburg/Stafford, VA For VDOT Construction Management / CMI, the certs to target are usually VDOT Asphalt Field Level I/II, VDOT Soils & Aggregate Compaction, concrete testing certification such as ACI Field Testing Technician Grade I, VDOT Work Zone Safety, and ESC/SWM depending on project duties. VDOT lists Asphalt Field Levels 1 and 2, Soils and Aggregates Compaction, and concrete certification options, and says VDOT certifications generally must be maintained every five calendar years. (Virginia Department of Transportation) DEQ says ESC/SWM requirements depend on who signs the VDOT C107 form, with CEI/QAI-type roles typically needing DEQ Erosion & Sediment Control Inspector certification. (Virginia DEQ) VDOT/RAMCA work-zone training applies to people responsible for traffic-control planning, inspection, supervision, or device placement on the state highway system. (Ramca)

High-Paying VDOT Construction Manager / Senior Construction Inspector – Virginia

Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Virginia – VDOT roadway, bridge, utility, and transportation construction projects
Relocation: Local or regional candidates preferred
Job ID: VDOT-CM-VA

Our client is seeking an experienced VDOT Construction Manager / Senior Construction Inspector to support transportation construction projects throughout Virginia. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on construction professional with strong VDOT roadway, bridge, utility, paving, drainage, MOT, and field documentation experience.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management, construction inspection, materials testing coordination, field documentation, contractor oversight, and VDOT standards/specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide construction management and inspection support on VDOT roadway, bridge, drainage, utility, paving, and transportation projects.

• Monitor contractor work for compliance with project plans, specifications, VDOT standards, safety requirements, and contract documents.

• Review daily construction activities, quantities, materials, schedules, and field progress.

• Prepare daily inspection reports, project documentation, quantity records, photos, and field notes.

• Coordinate with contractors, VDOT representatives, engineers, project managers, inspectors, testing labs, and utility representatives.

• Support materials testing, quality assurance, and project documentation requirements.

• Identify field issues, document deficiencies, and assist with resolution of construction-related problems.

• Review plans, specifications, shop drawings, traffic control plans, and construction schedules.

• Support change order documentation, pay item verification, punch lists, and project closeout activities.

• Maintain a professional field presence and help ensure projects are completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with VDOT requirements.

Preferred VDOT / Industry Certifications

Candidates with any of the following certifications will receive strong consideration:

• VDOT Asphalt Field Level I

• VDOT Asphalt Field Level II

• VDOT Soils and Aggregate Compaction

• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I

• VDOT Concrete / concrete testing-related certification

• VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control

• VDOT Basic Work Zone Safety

• Erosion & Sediment Control certification

• Stormwater Management certification

• Nuclear Gauge / Radiation Safety training

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

• NICET construction materials, highway construction, or transportation-related certifications

Qualifications

• Experience with VDOT, roadway, highway, bridge, utility, civil site, or transportation construction projects.

• Strong knowledge of construction inspection, construction documentation, plans, specifications, and field reporting.

• Ability to read and interpret civil plans, roadway plans, drainage plans, MOT plans, and project specifications.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work with contractors, engineers, owners, and field teams.

• Ability to work independently in the field and manage daily project activity.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

• Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related background preferred, but strong field experience will be considered.

Ideal Background

This role is ideal for a VDOT Construction Inspector, Senior Inspector, Chief Inspector, Construction Manager, Assistant Construction Manager, CEI Inspector, Transportation Inspector, Highway Inspector, Roadway Inspector, Bridge Inspector, or Civil Construction Field Representative with experience on Virginia transportation projects.

Why This Opportunity

• Long-term transportation construction work

• Strong VDOT project exposure

• Opportunity to work with an established engineering / construction management team

• Excellent opportunity for inspectors looking to move into higher-level construction management responsibilities

• Competitive compensation based on experience and certifications

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume for immediate review.

You can post this as-is, or change the title to “VDOT Senior Construction Inspector / Construction Manager” if you want it to pull both inspector and CM candidates.

Why Join:

• Work with one of the most respected infrastructure and engineering firms in the Northeast.

• Contribute to high-impact Bridge or Paving MDOT or VDOT or DDOT projects across Connecticut and neighboring states.

• Competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement within a growing organization.