Highway Maintenance Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Contract Monitor in the Salem Residency. As a Contract Monitor, you will be responsible for monitoring and documenting all phases of contractor's maintenance project activities to ensure conformance with contract specifications.

• Monitor contractor work areas to ensure compliance with regulations
• Prepare and review documentation covering contract activities, quantity and cost of work, progress, etc.
• Check, prepare and submit progress reports and daily/weekly pay documents
• Ensure contractor meets work zone safety and other safety requirements during maintenance operations
• Monitor contract expenditures and estimate quantities
• Assist in preparing and developing future SAAP and ASD contracts
• Communicate with contractors, public and utility companies
• Perform materials testing on roadway maintenance projects and document results, costs, quantities, progress, etc.
• Review projects to ensure contractors are in compliance with all federal/state environmental regulations and guidelines
• Take necessary action when contractor fails to correct identified inadequacies

• Thorough knowledge and application of construction, maintenance, and repair techniques
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret contracts, road/bridge specifications and regulations pertaining to highway maintenance
• Ability to collect and analyze data and prepare reports
• Ability to monitor, oversee the work of others and provide feedback or corrective guidance as necessary
• Skill in the use of computers and software programs
• Ability to obtain Work Zone Safety and Flagging Certification
• Ability to obtain DEQ Dual Inspector certification within 12 months of employment
• Valid driver's license is required

• Experience in roadway maintenance, construction and equipment operations
• Experience in monitoring, inspecting, and documenting contractors' work or overseeing the work of others
• Skill in the use of automated construction management and financial software
• Possession of Work Zone Safety and Flagging Certification
• Possession of DEQ Dual Inspector Certification and ability to obtain VDOT materials certifications
• Possession of CDL

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state-funded short and long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

We are a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.