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 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 Senior Construction Inspectors (WVDOT Level IV) in the Charleston, WV area.

Responsibilities:
The Senior Construction Inspector is responsible for managing and performing daily construction management and inspection services for various types of WVDOH and locality transportation projects. Inspection performed on projects that include but are not limited to:
Resurfacing Slide repairs Bridge and roadway construction 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 all parties involved in the project, including the 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

Required Qualifications:

Must have a High School diploma or State Equivalency Certificate Must have 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) required Must be flexible and able to work in a team environment and/or independently Proven work ethic and willingness to learn and complete training provided We will train the right person with the right attitude Must be 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 preferred and highly desired Preferred applicants have demonstrated inspection and management experience with roadway and bridge construction, utility construction, and related pavement rehabilitation projects requiring monitoring a contractor's work for conformance to the design plans, specifications and general permit requirements Site Manager experience and WVDOH Materials Certifications a plus (aggregate sampling and technician, Portland Cement concrete inspector and technician, soil and aggregate compaction technician, asphalt plant and asphalt field compaction technician)

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.

Must be able to drive to and from project sites 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…