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Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP

Construction Inspector

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601

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We are looking for Construction Inspectors of all levels including Engineering Technician 1 Trainee (ET -1) and Transportation Technicians TT-1 to TT-5 to join our growing team. We have immediate openings statewide in North Carolina for qualified transportation and heavy civil Construction Inspectors on NCDOT, locality and Design-Build projects. The Inspector is responsible for managing and performing daily construction management and inspection services for various types of NCDOT and locality transportation projects. Must have experience in roadway/bridge construction, have NCDOT certifications, be proficient at reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and shop drawings, and oversee construction document controls and contract compliance.

Responsibilities

Construction management

Perform field inspection of Contractor's operations to ensure compliance with contract documents

Prepare daily and weekly reports on work accomplished by Contractor

Perform materials testing and maintain testing logs

Review periodic pay estimates for accuracy with Contractor

Prepare sketches and assemble data for Engineer's use in making changes to the project

Maintain diaries and reports on work accomplished and noted deficiencies

Perform sophisticated, complicated mathematical calculations

Review Contractor schedules including initial CPM and monthly updates

Communicate effectively with the Engineer, Owner and Owner's staff, and maintain rapport with the project team throughout construction

Requirements Inspector TT-1 through TT-5: Minimum of one (1) year of specific horizontal transportation field construction inspection experience in the specified areas.

Engineering Technician Trainee (ET-1): Minimum of zero (0) years’ experience; any construction experience, plan reading, mapping, contractor, or related educational experience is preferred.

High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate. Bachelor’s Degree or other advanced certificate desirable

Demonstrated inspection and management experience with roadway and bridge construction, utility construction, and related pavement rehabilitation projects

Experience coordinating inspection duties with multiple crews

Experience tracking daily quantities, completing daily inspection reports, performing monthly estimates and as-built drawings

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Good communication skills

Ability to read/interpret plans and specifications

Writing and drawing skills for inspection reports and documentation

Basic computer skills (Word & Excel) desirable

Willingness to work nights and overtime when required

Additional Training or Certifications

OSHA Construction 10 Hour

Intro to Asphalt Pavements

Erosion and Sedimentation Control, Level 1

Erosion and Sedimentation Control, Level 2

Conventional Density Testing

ABC Sampling

Borrow Pit Sampling

Nuclear Safety and Hazard Material

Nuclear Density Testing - Base, Select and FDR Materials

Concrete Field Technician - ACI

Concrete Field Technician - NCDOT

QMS Asphalt Roadway Technician

Construction Inspector candidates are preferred to possess eight (8) self-study courses required for the NCDOT Engineering Technician (ET) 1 Trainee Program for Private Engineering Firms. Completion provides further understanding of terminology, standards, and inspection overview on NCDOT construction projects.

The following summarizes the self-study courses for ET 1 Trainee Program:

Tier 1: Safety; Construction Mathematics; Highway Plan Reading; Basic Highway Inspection; Beginning Construction Stakeout; Basic Highway Engineering I

Tier 2: Basic Highway Engineering II; Structure Inspection

Physical Requirements (Essential Functions) This position requires the ability to perform a variety of physical tasks in the field. Duties may include:

Walking across rough or uneven terrain

Moving around active project sites, including climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps

Bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing

Staying in a stationary position for extended periods

Repetitive motions of wrists, hands, and fingers

Lifting or carting up to 50 pounds and distances up to 50 yards

Driving to project sites (possible long distances)

Ability to work safely in potentially hazardous environments

The work environment may include exposure to varying temperatures, precipitation, and outdoor conditions. Work may be performed in noisy or confined spaces.

Benefits

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Group Life Insurance and optional life, disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave benefits

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

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)

Note: Not accepting resumes from third-party recruiters for this position.

Position # 2727

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Civil Engineering

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