Senior Construction Inspector - Transportation

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP•Lynchburg, VA

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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 have immediate openings for Sr. Construction Inspectors with Roadway and Bridge experience for VDOT and Local Government projects in and around the Lynchburg Virginia area and VDOT Lynchburg District. Seeking highly qualified and experienced transportation Construction Inspectors who have worked on VDOT, locality and/or Design-Build projects. The Inspector is responsible for managing and performing daily construction management and inspection services for various types of VDOT, Design-Build and locality transportation projects. Must have experience in transportation 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. 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.
6+ years of hands-on construction inspection experience with an emphasis on roadway, bridge, utility construction, and pavement rehabilitation.
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.
VDOT materials certifications: 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.)
Bachelor’s Degree or advanced technical certifications

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