Construction Inspector Trainee - Transportation
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 have immediate openings for entry-level Construction Inspectors with Roadway and Bridge experience for VDOT and Local Government projects in and around the projects in the Fredericksburg & Culpeper Region (Stafford, Fredericksburg, Caroline, Essex, Westmoreland, Middlesex, King George, Gloucester, Albemarle, Orange, Rappahannock, Fauquier, and Culpeper Counties). At WRA, we take pride in fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. Our continued success is driven by our people—and we invest in their development. If you’re a seasoned inspector ready to advance your career and contribute to the delivery of critical transportation projects, we’d like to hear from you.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- 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.
- Ability to obtain Certifications & Training (Required): Asphalt (Asphalt Field Level I & II) Soils and Aggregate Compaction Pavement Marking VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Safety or ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) WACEL or ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I
Nice To Haves
- Prior VDOT experience
- 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.)
Responsibilities
- Oversee contractor operations to ensure compliance with contract documents, design specifications, and permit requirements.
- Coordinate 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.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
