Construction Inspectors - Sr. Utility Inspectors - Fairfax, VA

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 currently seeking qualified Senior Construction Inspectors for water-sewer utility construction projects in the Hampton Roads area. We are constantly winning new contracts and are looking for new employees to staff these projects.

The Utility Inspector is responsible for managing and performing daily construction management and inspection services for various types of utility projects and must have significant experience in utility construction, must be proficient at reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and shop drawings as well as overseeing construction document controls and enforcing contract compliance. Immediate openings in our Newport News and Virginia Beach offices.

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; coordinating and observing 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 (PCOs)

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

Qualifications:

Minimum of 6 to 10 years of specific field construction inspection experience in the specified areas listed below

Inspection skills:

Applicants must have demonstrated inspection experience with water and sewer underground utility construction and related utility 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, reviewing payment requisitions and maintaining field sketchbooks and as-built drawings.

Additional Training or Certifications:

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I certification required

Erosion and Sediment Control certifications (i.e. DEQ Inspector’s Certification) and ATSSA Intermediate/TCS Work Zone Certification desirable

VDOT materials certifications desirable including Asphalt, Concrete, and Soils & Aggregate desirable.

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

Must have good communication skills

Must have the ability to read/interpret plans and specifications

Must have writing and drawing skills necessary to complete inspection reports and documentation

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) are required

High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate required

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 # 1986