Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP
Senior Construction Inspector
Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP, Newport News, Virginia, United States, 23600
Senior Construction Inspector
Join Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP.
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—to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!
We have immediate openings in the Hampton Roads Region (Gloucester and Newport News).
Projects
Transportation (Highway, Bridge, and Maintenance)
Utilities (Water and Wastewater)
Transit‑Rail (Freight, Commuter, Heavy, and Light)
Building (M/E/P and Structural)
Responsibilities We are looking for highly qualified and experienced Construction Inspectors who have worked on private, federal, state or locally administered construction projects. The Inspector is responsible for managing and performing daily construction management and inspection services for various types of projects specific to the applicable discipline.
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
Performing 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
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 throughout the construction process
Requirements
High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate required. Bachelor's Degree or other advanced certificate desirable
Relevant construction experience in the discipline applying in addition to the required certifications and qualifications
Proficiency at reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and shop drawings, overseeing construction document controls and enforcing contract compliance
Minimum of six (6) years of specific field construction inspection experience in the specified areas listed below
Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Good verbal and written communication skills
Writing and drawing skills necessary to complete inspection reports and documentation
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) required
Inspection Skills
Demonstrated inspection and management experience with transportation, utility, transit, and/or building construction projects requiring monitoring a contractor's work for conformance to the design plans, specifications and general permit requirements
Experience coordinating inspection duties with multiple simultaneously operating crews; tracking daily quantities, completing daily inspection reports, performing monthly estimates and as‑built drawings
Physical Requirements (Essential Functions) 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, 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 to 100 yards
Driving to and from project sites which may involve distances of up to or exceeding 120 miles round trip
Function safely in an environment with potential risks, including, but not limited to those described in this document
Work from heights exceeding 6 feet
Wearing a properly fitted safety harness and being knowledgeable of the correct use and regular inspection of the harness and components
Must be willing to work nights and overtime, when required by the project assignment
The work environment may include exposure to a range of environmental conditions, including high and low temperatures, precipitation, and other outdoor elements. Work may also be performed in noisy conditions or confined/enclosed spaces.
Benefits
Leave accrual and paid holidays
Group Life Insurance, as well as 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
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)
***** Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position *****
Position # 2896
Location: Newport News, VA
Salary: $53,913.15 – $70,441.65 (Annual)
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industry: Civil Engineering
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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—to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!
We have immediate openings in the Hampton Roads Region (Gloucester and Newport News).
Projects
Transportation (Highway, Bridge, and Maintenance)
Utilities (Water and Wastewater)
Transit‑Rail (Freight, Commuter, Heavy, and Light)
Building (M/E/P and Structural)
Responsibilities We are looking for highly qualified and experienced Construction Inspectors who have worked on private, federal, state or locally administered construction projects. The Inspector is responsible for managing and performing daily construction management and inspection services for various types of projects specific to the applicable discipline.
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
Performing 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
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 throughout the construction process
Requirements
High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate required. Bachelor's Degree or other advanced certificate desirable
Relevant construction experience in the discipline applying in addition to the required certifications and qualifications
Proficiency at reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and shop drawings, overseeing construction document controls and enforcing contract compliance
Minimum of six (6) years of specific field construction inspection experience in the specified areas listed below
Valid driver's license and clean driving record
Good verbal and written communication skills
Writing and drawing skills necessary to complete inspection reports and documentation
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) required
Inspection Skills
Demonstrated inspection and management experience with transportation, utility, transit, and/or building construction projects requiring monitoring a contractor's work for conformance to the design plans, specifications and general permit requirements
Experience coordinating inspection duties with multiple simultaneously operating crews; tracking daily quantities, completing daily inspection reports, performing monthly estimates and as‑built drawings
Physical Requirements (Essential Functions) 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, 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 to 100 yards
Driving to and from project sites which may involve distances of up to or exceeding 120 miles round trip
Function safely in an environment with potential risks, including, but not limited to those described in this document
Work from heights exceeding 6 feet
Wearing a properly fitted safety harness and being knowledgeable of the correct use and regular inspection of the harness and components
Must be willing to work nights and overtime, when required by the project assignment
The work environment may include exposure to a range of environmental conditions, including high and low temperatures, precipitation, and other outdoor elements. Work may also be performed in noisy conditions or confined/enclosed spaces.
Benefits
Leave accrual and paid holidays
Group Life Insurance, as well as 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
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)
***** Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position *****
Position # 2896
Location: Newport News, VA
Salary: $53,913.15 – $70,441.65 (Annual)
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industry: Civil Engineering
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP by 2x.
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