Utility Pipeline and Facility Inspector - Water/Wastewater

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP• Fairfax, VA, US, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP (WRA) is seeking Utility Construction Inspectors for their growing team in the Northern Virginia area. WRA has been in business for over 110 years and is known for its quality work and employees. This role involves providing daily construction management and inspection services for water and wastewater projects, including large pump stations, linear pipe replacements and repairs, and facility upgrades for treatment plants and/or pump stations.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in utilities (pipeline installation, replacement, rehabilitation), pumping stations (new construction or rehabilitation), treatment plants (upgrades, rehabilitation, new construction), or water tanks (rehabilitation, repairs)
HS diploma or equivalency certificate
Good communication skills
Ability to read/interpret plans and specifications
Writing and drawing skills necessary to complete inspection reports
Basic computer skills for completing electronic inspection reports
Familiarity with software for project document control
Experience utilizing e-Construction software such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud (Plangrid), FieldWire, BlueBeam, CityWorks or Sharepoint
Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle for travel to and from assigned construction sites
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

BS Degree, AA Construction Management or apprenticeship training in Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing
Specific experience with regional Public Works and Utility agencies
Construction software experience
NASSCO certifications desirable including NASSCO-ITCP/CIPP/MR for sanitary sewer pipeline and manhole repairs/rehabilitation
DEQ Sediment & erosion control certifications
Certification in Intermediate Work Zone Safety Traffic Control
VDOT materials certifications desirable including Asphalt, Concrete, and Soils & Aggregate
OSHA safety training
ACI Concrete Testing Technician Level I

Responsibilities

Construction management
Performing field inspection of Contractor's operations to ensure compliance with contract documents
Inspection of the full scope of work, including electrical and mechanical systems, and other equipment associated with pump stations and similar utility facilities
Preparing daily and weekly reports on Contractor's work accomplished
Coordinating and observing materials testing and maintaining testing logs
Reviewing periodic pay estimates for accuracy with the 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
Communicating effectively with the Engineer, Owner, and Owner’s operational and field staff on a regular basis
Keeping them apprised of field conditions
Maintaining active communications and excellent rapport with the Owner and the entire project team throughout the construction process
Monitoring the contractor’s work for conformance to the design contract plans, specifications and general permit requirements
Tracking daily quantities
Completing daily electronic inspection reports
Reviewing payment requisitions
Maintaining field construction documentation and as-built drawings