Construction Inspector Trainee
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 Inspector Trainees to join our growing team... We are constantly winning new contracts and are looking for new inspectors to staff these projects. The Inspector Trainee will work alongside experienced Construction Inspectors and Construction Managers performing daily construction management and inspection services for various types of VDOT and locality transportation projects.
Requirements
- 0-2 years of specific field construction inspection experience in the specified areas listed below.
- 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
- 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.
- Additional Training or Certifications -VDOT materials certifications including Asphalt, Concrete, Soils and Aggregate and Pavement Marking. ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I certification desired. Erosion & Sediment control certification (i.e., DCR Inspector's Certification) and Intermediate Work Zone Safety/ATSSA TCS
- Applicant must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
- High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate. Bachelor's Degree or other advanced certificate desirable
- 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 documentation
- Basic computer skills (Word & Excel) are desirable
Nice To Haves
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I certification desired.
- Bachelor's Degree or other advanced certificate desirable
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
