Construction Inspector

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 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 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 Hampton Roads Region (Gloucester, Newport News and Virginia Beach) Disciplines: Transportation (Highway, Bridge, and Maintenance) Utilities (Water and Wastewater) Transit-Rail (Freight, Commuter, Heavy, and Light) Building (M/E/P and Structural)

Requirements

High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate required. Bachelor's Degree or other advanced certificate desirable
Must have relevant construction experience in the discipline applying in addition to the required certifications and qualifications
Must be proficient at reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and shop drawings as well as overseeing construction document controls and enforcing contract compliance
Must have a minimum of three (3) years of specific field construction inspection experience in the specified areas listed below
Applicant must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
Good verbal and written communication skills
The ability to read/interpret plans and specifications
Writing and drawing skills are necessary to complete inspection reports and documentation
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) are required
Applicants must have demonstrated inspection and management experience with transportation, utility, transit, and/or building construction projects requiring monitoring a contractor's work for conformance to the design plans, specifications and general permit requirements
Must have 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
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
Must be willing to work nights and overtime, when required by the project assignment

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

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