Senior Utility Inspector / Resident Engineer

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP • Harrisonburg, VA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, a company with over 110 years in business, we are seeking qualified Senior Utility Inspectors / Resident Engineers for water-sewer utility construction projects in the Harrisonburg, VA area. These positions will serve existing utility and service authority contracts within this region, focusing on large and complex pump stations and smaller task order-based water and sewer system upgrades. The Utility Inspector is responsible for managing and performing daily construction management and inspection services for various types of utility projects, requiring significant experience in utility construction, proficiency in reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and shop drawings, overseeing construction document controls, and enforcing contract compliance.

Requirements

• Minimum 10+ years of specific utility construction management and inspection experience on complex utility projects
• High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate required
• 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 with mechanical and electrical systems, and other equipment associated with pump stations, including SCADA.
• Experience with Contract Administration functions including managing RFI and Submittal Logs, reviewing Change Orders, reviewing Contractor Schedules and communicating with the Owner, Contractor, and Engineer of Record.
• 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
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Good communication skills
• Ability to read/interpret plans and specifications
• Writing and drawing skills necessary to complete inspection reports and documentation
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) are required
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors of Science in an Engineering or related field desired
• 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
• Inspection of full scope of work, including electrical and mechanical systems, and other equipment associated with pump stations and other similar utility facilities.
• 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)
• Managing the RFI and Submittal Log, and facilitating the review and response process
• 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: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees