Construction Inspector

Whitman, Requardt And Associates, LLP • Bristol, TN

70d

About The Position

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for 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 Inspectors of all levels to join our growing team... We are constantly winning new contracts and are looking for new inspectors to staff these projects. We have immediate openings in the Bristol area for qualified transportation Construction Inspectors and Senior Inspectors, including on VDOT, locality, and Design-Build projects. The Inspector is responsible for managing and performing daily construction management and inspection services for various types of VDOT and locality transportation projects. Must have significant experience in roadway/bridge 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.

Requirements

• Inspector Trainee: 0-2 years of specific field construction inspection experience in the specified areas listed below.
• Inspector: Minimum of three (3) years of specific field construction inspection experience in the specified areas listed below.
• Senior Inspector: Minimum of six (6) 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.
• 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
• Must be willing to work nights and overtime, when required by the project assignment

Nice To Haves

• 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)
• Intermediate Work Zone Safety/ATSSA TCS

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees