Senior Construction Inspector - Bridges

Overview

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!

WRA is looking for Senior Construction Inspectors with Bridge construction experience to join our growing team to staff new contracts and new projects. We have immediate openings for Sr. Construction Inspectors with Bridge experience for VDOT and Local Government projects in and around the Danville Virginia area and VDOT Lynchburg District. Seeking highly qualified and experienced transportation Construction Inspectors who have worked on VDOT, locality and/or Design-Build projects.

The Inspector is responsible for managing and performing daily construction management and inspection services for various types of VDOT, Design-Build and locality transportation projects. Must have experience in transportation construction, have VDOT certifications, be proficient at reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and shop drawings as well as overseeing construction document controls and enforcing contract compliance.

• Must have aminimum of six (6) years of specific field construction inspection experience in the specified areas listed below
• Must have a High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate. Bachelor's Degree or other advanced certificate desirable
• Inspection
  
  Skills:
• Applicants must 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
• 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
• Experience with AWP and Plan Grid/Autodesk Build preferred
• Experience working on bridge projects preferred
• Additional Training or Certifications - candidates are required to possess or have the ability to acquire the certifications below at the time of hire or the applicable certifications required for client assignments.
• VDOT Soil and Aggregate Compaction (or NICET LEVEL II)
• VDOT Pavement Marking
• VDOT Slurry Surfacing
• VDOT Surface Treatment
• VDOT GRIT
• VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control & Flagger with LEO
• DEQ Certification for Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection
• DEQ Certification for Stormwater Management Certification
• Nuclear Gauge Safety Training
• OSHA - 10 Hour Safety Training
• Applicant must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Must have good communication skills
• Must have the ability to read/interpret plans and specifications
• Must have writing and drawing skills necessary to complete inspection reports and documentation
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) are required

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…