Construction Inspector - WVTRET II

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP•Charles Town, WV

12d•Onsite

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 WVTRET II Construction Inspectors in the Charles Town, WV area. The 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

Requirements

Must have a High School diploma or State Equivalency Certificate
Certified as, or possess the qualifications to certify as, a WVTRET Level II 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
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Nice To Haves

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
SiteManager 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)
Ideal candidate will reside in a 1.5 hour radius of Charles Town, WV

Responsibilities

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

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