Construction Inspector

Job Description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 105 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

We are looking for Construction Inspectors of all levels to join our growing team... We are constantly winning new contracts and are looking for new inspectors to staff these projects.

We have immediate openings in the Richmond area for qualified transportation Construction Inspectors and Senior Inspectors, including on VDOT, locality, and Design-Build projects. The Inspector is responsible for managing and performing daily construction management and inspection services for various types of VDOT and locality transportation projects. Must have significant experience in roadway/bridge construction, have VDOT certifications, be proficient at reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and shop drawings as well as overseeing construction document controls and enforcing contract compliance.

Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities may include:

Construction management

Performing field inspection of Contractor's operations to see that they comply with contract documents

Preparing daily and weekly reports on work accomplished by Contractor

Performing materials testing and maintaining testing logs

Reviewing periodic pay estimates for accuracy with Contractor

Preparing sketches and assembling data for Engineer's use in making changes to the project

Keeping diaries and making reports on work accomplished and/or noted deficiencies

Performing sophisticated, complicated mathematical calculations

Reviewing Contractor schedules including initial CPM and monthly updates

Communicating effectively with the Engineer, Owner and Owner's operational and field staff on a regular basis, keeping them apprised of field conditions and maintaining active communications and excellent rapport with the Owner and the entire project team throughout the construction process

Requirements:

Inspector Trainee: 0-2 years of specific field construction inspection expereince in the specified areas listed below.

Inspector: Minimum of three (3) years of specific field construction inspection experience in the specified areas listed below.

Senior Inspector: Minimum of six (6) years of specific field construction inspection experience in the specified areas listed below.

Inspection Skills

Applicants must have demonstrated inspection and management experience with roadway and bridge construction, utility construction, and related pavement rehabilitation projects requiring monitoring a contractor's work for conformance to the design plans, specifications and general permit requirements

Experience in coordinating inspection duties with multiple simultaneously operating crews

Experience tracking daily quantities, completing daily inspection reports, performing monthly estimates and as-built drawings.

Additional Training or Certifications -VDOT materials certifications including Asphalt, Concrete, Soils and Aggregate and Pavement Marking. ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I certification desired. Erosion & Sediment control certification (i.e., DCR Inspector's Certification) and Intermediate Work Zone Safety/ATSSA TCS

Applicant must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record

High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate. Bachelor's Degree or other advanced certificate desirable

Must have good communication skills

Must be able to read/interpret plans and specifications

Writing and drawing skills are necessary to complete inspection reports and documentation

Basic computer skills (Word & Excel) are desirable

Must be willing to work nights and overtime, when required by the project assignment

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

Flexible work schedule options

Competitive salary

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Healthcare benefits

Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position

Position # 2048