Sr. Construction Inspectors; TCIS

Position: Sr. Construction Inspectors (TCIS)
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 to join our growing team...

We are constantly winning new contracts and are looking for new inspectors to staff these projects. We are seeking qualified construction inspectors, resident engineers and field office document control specialists for transportation facilities, marine/port facilities, and related underground utility construction projects in the State College, PA and western Pennsylvania region. Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years of specific field construction inspection experience in the specified areas listed below. An Associate or Bachelor degree can be substituted for years of experience. Inspection Skills - Applicants must have demonstrated inspection experience in one or more of the following categories:
Roadway & bridge construction including related storm drainage/ SWM. Requires expertise and experience related to new construction or rehabilitation projects requiring monitoring a contractor’s work for conformance to the design plans, specifications and general permit requirements; experience tracking daily quantities, completing daily inspection reports, reviewing payment requisitions and maintaining field sketchbooks and as-built drawings. Additional Training or Certifications - NECEPT Bituminous, NECEPT Concrete, all NICET Levels and ATSSA Traffic Control certifications desirable High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate for inspection positions;

BS Civil Engineering and/or CCM certification for Resident Engineer and Construction Management positions Must have a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle for travel to and from assigned construction sites Work requires the interpretation of contract requirements through analysis of specifications and drawings, and the application of a variety of testing and inspection techniques. Work may involve supervising and serving as a team leader in conducting safety inspections of existing bridges, supervising the approval and inspection of highway occupancy construction, or supervising materials inspection activities for an engineering district.

Work requires independent judgment in making on-site technical decisions. Work is assigned with general instructions and specific objectives by a technical supervisor who reviews work for results obtained. Supervises or performs quality assurance testing of materials, to include obtaining and preparing material samples, preparing documentation on sampling and testing, and ensuring materials conform to contract agreements and department standards and specifications.

Supervises the preparation of project documentation, periodic cost estimates and progress reports summarizing the project work activities including records of labor, material, and equipment used. Reviews and prepares documentation to authorize payments to contractors and work orders to authorize contract changes. Must have good communication skills Must be able to read/interpret plans and specifications Writing and drawing skills are necessary to complete inspection reports and sketch books Basic computer skills (Word & Excel) are required for completing electronic inspection reports Construction Management Software Experience is desirable - Specific experience with PENNDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Construction Management/Inspection web-based software- e.g., CDS Ne Xt Gen , eCAMMS, ECMS Wave II, Multivista, SharePoint, and Kahua Project Management & Collaboration are additional desirable qualifications.

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…