Owner: VDOT

Cost: Varies

Project Dates: Varies/Present

Local jurisdictions are increasingly involved in the partialfunding and constructionof roadways,structuresandbridgesthat will become the property of VDOT after construction iscompleted. As a result of thisarrangement, VDOT performsperiodic inspection, testing, and auditing of projects toassureprojectquality.GuidanceonVDOTspecificationsisprovided

tolocaljurisdictions,when necessary, to abide by State funding

requirements.Whenrepresenting VDOT, the monitor assists the jurisdiction in betterunderstandingandmeeting all VDOTstandards.

CESConsultingLLC(CES)isperformingconstructioninspectionmonitorservicesfor a variety ofLAPprojectsthroughoutNorthernVirginia.

CONSTRUCTION: CES is serving as the construction inspection monitor, an extension of VDOT’s staff, on many LAP projects. Being successful in this role requires the CES employee to have a wide range of project experience, be well-versed in VDOT specifications and documentation, and have the ability to communicate clearly with all project stakeholders.

Monitordutiesinclude:

• Verifying specifications are adhered to

• Assisting local jurisdictionswith understanding any differencesbetweenthelocal standardsandtheVDOT specifications

• Audit project documentation to assureVDOTformsareproperlyfilledoutandfiled(especiallytheMaterials book)

• Review work orders to validate their scope and pricing

• Assist with pre-plan projects

• Attend progress meetings

• Assist as a technical aid

• Verify material testing is adequately performed

PROJECT NAME/IMPROVEMENTS:

• George Mason University West Campus road connection

• Widening of US Route 1 (up to six lanes between Telegraph Road and Route 235)

• Mounted sound wall

• Prince William Road widening

• Chain Bridge Road (Route123) bridge replacement

• Streetscape between Columbia Pike and John Marr Drive

• Maple Avenue roadway improvements in Vienna