Senior Construction Inspector - Transportation

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee contractor operations to ensure compliance with contract documents, design specifications, and permit requirements.
• Cookordination inspection activities across multiple active work crews.
• Track daily work quantities and complete detailed inspection documentation.
• Prepare daily reports, monthly estimates, and as-built drawings.
• Conduct field inspections, materials testing, and maintain accurate testing logs.
• Review and validate contractor pay estimates.
• Support project engineers with field data, sketches, and reports.
• Maintain project diaries and document deficiencies or field issues.
• Review contractor schedules (CPM and monthly updates).
• Communicate regularly with engineers, owners, and stakeholders to maintain alignment and transparency.
• Uphold a proactive, solution-oriented approach throughout all phases of construction.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 6+ years of hands-on construction inspection experience with an emphasis on roadway, bridge, utility construction, and pavement rehabilitation.
• Proficiency in interpreting plans, specifications, and technical drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Comfortable working night shifts and overtime as required.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional VDOT certifications: GRIT, Slurry, Surface Treatment DEQ Erosion & Sediment Control Inspector DEQ Stormwater Management Inspector OSHA-10 Construction Safety
• e-Construction platform experience (PlanGrid, e-Builder, Procore, Fieldwire, etc.)

Physical Requirements (Essential Functions)

• 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 such as 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 to100 yards.
• Driving to and from project sites which may involve distances of up to or exceeding 120 miles round trip.
• Must be able to function safely in an environment with potential risks, including, but not limited to those described in this document.
• Work from heights exceeding 6 feet.
• Must be able to wear a properly fitted safety harness and be knowledgeable of the correct use and of regular inspection of the harness and components.
• Willing to work nights and overtime, when required by the project assignment.

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

About the Role

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP (WRA) is seeking experienced Senior Construction Inspectors with a background in bridge and roadway construction to join our expanding team. With a strong pipeline of recently awarded contracts, we are looking for talented professionals ready to make an impact on high-profile infrastructure projects across the VDOT Lynchburg area.

Qualifications

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 such as 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 to100 yards. Driving to and from project sites which may involve distances of up to or exceeding 120 miles round trip. Must be able to function safely in an environment with potential risks, including, but not limited to those described in this document. Work from heights exceeding 6 feet. Must be able to wear a properly fitted safety harness and be knowledgeable of the correct use and of regular inspection of the harness and components. Willing to work nights and overtime, when required by the project assignment.

Skills

• High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 6+ years of hands-on construction inspection experience with an emphasis on roadway, bridge, utility construction, and pavement rehabilitation.
• Proficiency in interpreting plans, specifications, and technical drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Comfortable working night shifts and overtime as required.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Pay

Competitive salary

Schedule

Flexible work schedule options