Senior Construction Inspector - Water-Sewer Utility

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP

23h•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 currently seeking qualified Senior Construction Inspectors for water-sewer utility construction projects in the Northern Virginia area. We are constantly winning new contracts and are looking for new employees to staff these projects. The Utility Inspector is responsible for managing and performing daily construction management and inspection services for various types of utility projects and must have significant experience in utility construction, must be proficient at reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and shop drawings as well as overseeing construction document controls and enforcing contract compliance. Immediate openings in our Fairfax office.

Requirements

High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate required
Minimum of 6 to 10 years of specific field construction inspection experience in the specified areas listed below
Applicant must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
Must have good communication skills
Must have the ability to read/interpret plans and specifications
Must have writing and drawing skills necessary to complete inspection reports and documentation
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) are required
High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate required
Must be willing to work nights and overtime, when required by the project assignment
Applicants must have demonstrated inspection experience with water and sewer underground utility construction and related utility 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, reviewing payment requisitions and maintaining field sketchbooks and as-built drawings
ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I certification required
This position requires the ability to perform a variety of physical tasks in the field as part of the essential job functions. Duties may include:
Walking and navigating across rough or uneven terrain such as mud, rocks, grass, dirt, steep hillsides, heavily wooded areas, and other unpaved surfaces
Moving around active project sites, which may involve climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles
Performing physical activities such as bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing
Remaining in a stationary position—either standing or sitting—for extended periods of time
Repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds and/or carting objects up to 50 lbs distances up to100 yards.
Driving to and from project sites which may involve distances of up to or exceeding 120 miles round trip.
Must be able to function safely in an environment with potential risks, including, but not limited to those described in this document.
Work from heights exceeding 6 feet
Must be able to wear a properly fitted safety harness and be knowledgeable of the correct use and of regular inspection of the harness and components
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)
Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position

Nice To Haves

Erosion and Sediment Control certifications (i.e. DEQ Inspector’s Certification) and ATSSA Intermediate/TCS Work Zone Certification desirable
VDOT materials certifications desirable including Asphalt, Concrete, and Soils & Aggregate 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; coordinating and observing 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 (PCOs)
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