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Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP Senior Construction Inspector - Water-Sewer Utility in Fairfax, Virginia
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 Owners 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
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
Inspection skills:
- Applicants must have demonstrated inspection experience with water and sewer underground utility construction and related utility rehabilitation projects requiring monitoring a contractors 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
Additional Training or Certifications:
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I certification required
- Erosion and Sediment Control certifications (i.e. DEQ Inspectors Certification) and ATSSA Intermediate/TCS Work Zone Certification desirable
- VDOT materials certifications desirable including Asphalt, Concrete, and Soils and Aggregate desirable
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, which may involve climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles
- Performing physical activities such as bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing
- Remaining in a stationary positioneither standing or sittingfor 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 over ime, 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:
WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:
- 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
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 *