Senior Construction Inspector

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team and help us design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world.

Responsibilities

• Manage and perform daily construction management and inspection services for various types of WVDOH and locality transportation projects.
• Inspect projects including resurfacing, slide repairs, bridge and roadway construction, and construction management.
• Perform field inspection of Contractor's operations to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Prepare daily and weekly reports on work accomplished by the Contractor.
• Perform materials testing and maintain testing logs.
• Review periodic pay estimates for accuracy with the Contractor.
• Prepare sketches and assemble data for Engineer's use in making changes to the project.
• Keep diaries and make reports on work accomplished and/or noted deficiencies.
• Perform sophisticated, complicated mathematical calculations.
• Review Contractor schedules including initial CPM and monthly updates.
• Communicate effectively with all parties involved in the project, including the Owner and Owner's operational and field staff on a regular basis.
• Keep stakeholders apprised of field conditions and maintain active communications and excellent rapport with the Owner and the entire project team throughout the construction process.

Requirements

• High School diploma or State Equivalency Certificate.
• 10+ years of approved technical experience.
• Certified as, or possess the qualifications to certify as, a WVTRET Level IV in the WVTRET Certification program.
• West Virginia Division of Highway (WVDOH) experience required.
• Highway construction inspector experience required.
• Basic computer skills (Word & Excel).
• Flexible and able to work in a team environment and/or independently.
• Proven work ethic and willingness to learn and complete training provided.
• Willing to work nights and overtime, when required by the project assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or higher in a field related to engineering, technology, or construction, or other related advanced certificate.
• Demonstrated inspection and management experience with roadway and bridge construction, utility construction, and related pavement rehabilitation projects.
• Experience monitoring a contractor's work for conformance to design plans, specifications, and general permit requirements.
• SiteManager experience and WVDOH Materials Certifications (aggregate sampling and technician, Portland Cement concrete inspector and technician, soil and aggregate compaction technician, asphalt plant and asphalt field compaction technician).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform a variety of physical tasks in the field, including walking and navigating across rough or uneven terrain (e.g., mud, rocks, grass, dirt, steep hillsides, heavily wooded areas, and other unpaved surfaces).
• Moving around active project sites, which may involve climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles.
• Performing physical activities such as bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing.
• Remaining in a stationary position—either standing or sitting—for extended periods of time.
• Repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds and/or carting objects up to 50 lbs distances up to 100 yards.
• Ability to drive to and from project sites.
• Ability to function safely in an environment with potential risks.
• Work from heights exceeding 6 feet, including wearing a properly fitted safety harness and knowledge of its correct use and regular inspection.
• Willingness to work nights and overtime, when required by the project assignment.
• Exposure to a range of environmental conditions, including high and low temperatures, precipitation, and other outdoor elements.
• Work may be performed in noisy conditions or confined/enclosed spaces.

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.

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.