Construction Inspector - Transportation
About the role
We are looking for Construction Inspectors to join our growing team at Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP. We have immediate openings in the Richmond area for qualified transportation Construction Inspectors. The Inspector is responsible for managing and performing daily construction management and inspection services for various types of VDOT and locality transportation projects.
Responsibilities
- 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
- Minimum of three (3) years of specific field construction inspection experience in the specified areas
- Demonstrated inspection and management experience with roadway and bridge construction, utility construction, and related pavement rehabilitation projects
- 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
- 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
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate
- Bachelor's Degree or other advanced certificate desirable
- Good communication skills
- Ability 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
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to perform a variety of physical tasks in the field as part of the essential job functions. Duties may include: Walking and navigating across rough or uneven terrain, moving around active project sites, performing physical activities such as bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing, remaining in a stationary position for extended periods, repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and driving to and from project sites.
Benefits
- 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
Pay
The expected compensation range for this position is $55,000.00 - $100,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience.