What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Field Representative position at Virginia Tech?
Job Description
Reporting to the Supervisory Construction Field Representative (SCFR), the Construction Field Representative (CFR) will provide daily inspections for quality assurance of Capital and/or Non-capital construction projects. Responsibilities include daily reports, coordination with contractors for quality control/quality assurance, and coordination with other third-party inspectors as required. The position will ensure design compliance during project construction for multiple concurrent construction projects, and that projects are constructed according to the approved drawings from construction implementation through post-construction. In addition, the position will monitor the construction of projects for general conformance with the programs as defined by the University ensuring compliance with university design and construction standards, policies, and procedures for quality assurance and control.
The CFR Will Also
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Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
$80,000 to $85,000; commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
May 28, 2026
Additional Information
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
This is a full-time, calendar year, restricted appointment which may be renewed annually. However, there is no presumption of renewal for this appointment. Continuation of this appointment, even during the initial year, is subject to the availability of funds, the need for services, and satisfactory performance.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Facilities HR at opshr-g@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Reporting to the Supervisory Construction Field Representative (SCFR), the Construction Field Representative (CFR) will provide daily inspections for quality assurance of Capital and/or Non-capital construction projects. Responsibilities include daily reports, coordination with contractors for quality control/quality assurance, and coordination with other third-party inspectors as required. The position will ensure design compliance during project construction for multiple concurrent construction projects, and that projects are constructed according to the approved drawings from construction implementation through post-construction. In addition, the position will monitor the construction of projects for general conformance with the programs as defined by the University ensuring compliance with university design and construction standards, policies, and procedures for quality assurance and control.
The CFR Will Also
- Assist in the development and management of construction project delivery schedules in compliance with funding authorizations, university program requirements, and project approval guidelines.
- Apply professional design and construction knowledge to monitor assigned projects through construction.
- Build consensus and teamwork with a disparate group of stakeholders, consultants, and contractors.
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Technology, Engineering, or related field and/or training and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree.
- Experience with complex building and infrastructure design and construction, including all types of major building construction methods.
- Demonstrated conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
- Working knowledge of site/building design with a basic emphasis on construction processes.
- Ability to provide recommendations and construction oversight with excellent communication skills.
- Ability to interpret design/construction documents, drawings, schedules, building codes, and construction means and methods.
- Experience on "state-owned" projects with knowledge of Capital Outlay directives and higher education facilities requirements.
- Knowledge of scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera, etc.), Bluebeam, Project Management Information System (PMiS) platforms (Procore, BIM 360, etc.), and Microsoft Office programs.
- Experience with the processes and policies of the Commonwealth of Virginia Construction and Professional Services Manual (CPSM) and/or Virginia Tech CPSM and Virginia Tech Design & Construction Manual.
- Understanding of Erosion and Sediment Control measures and installation practices with basic emphasis on compliance inspections, reporting, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPP) monitoring.
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Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
$80,000 to $85,000; commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
May 28, 2026
Additional Information
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.
This is a full-time, calendar year, restricted appointment which may be renewed annually. However, there is no presumption of renewal for this appointment. Continuation of this appointment, even during the initial year, is subject to the availability of funds, the need for services, and satisfactory performance.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Facilities HR at opshr-g@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000