Department of Public Works Inspector Trainee

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP•Baltimore, MD

2d•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 Construction Inspector Trainees to join our growing team supporting Baltimore City’s Department of Public Works (DPW) . The Inspector Trainee receives training in inspection practices and procedures required for inspecting DPW construction projects. Trainees receive close supervision from a construction supervisor or senior construction inspector.

Requirements

High School Diploma or State equivalency certificate (GED) required
Graduation from Baltimore City’s YH2O Program
OSHA 10 Certification
First Aid/AED Certification
Basic computer software skills including Microsoft Office & Outlook
Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Must have a dependable vehicle or other means of transportation to project jobsites
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)

Responsibilities

Entry-level inspection work will be in one of the following Public Works areas: Water & Sewer Pipeline New Installations, Water & Sewer Rehabilitation & Urgent Emergency Repairs, Remedial Storm Drainage Repairs- Storm Drains & Culverts, Water- Wastewater Facility Upgrades
Reading & Interpretating Construction Plan
Understanding Specification Requirements
Sampling & Testing Construction Material
Generating Inspector Daily Reports incl the Following Documentation: Contractor Daily Work Activity & Crews, Measuring, Calculating & Reporting Quantities, Providing Detailed Sketches to Support Quantity Calculations, Uploading Daily Reports to Unifier
Other construction inspection duties as required for a given task assignment
Ability to read and interpret regulations, procedures, standards, and codes.
Ability to perform arithmetic and geometric calculations.
Ability to learn to read blueprints, sketches and diagrams.
Ability to follow oral and written directions.
Ability to effectively communicate with others.
Ability to keep records and write daily reports.
Ability to learn inspection methods and techniques.
Ability to learn the techniques for inspecting construction projects or materials for compliance with specifications, sketches and standards.
Ability to learn to perform basic field tests for construction materials.
Willingness to be trained in construction inspection & reporting procedures.
Ability to be timely in reporting to assigned jobsites
Willingness to perform related inspection work as required.

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