Construction Inspector (TT-2)

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Group Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in North Carolina is looking for a skilled Construction Inspector (TT-2) to manage daily construction inspections for NCDOT projects. The role requires at least two years of experience in horizontal transportation construction, a high school diploma, and strong communication skills. As a Construction Inspector, you'll ensure compliance with contracts, prepare reports, and coordinate inspection duties. This opportunity offers competitive benefits, including life insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of specific horizontal transportation field construction inspection experience.
• Strong communication skills necessary for effective interaction with stakeholders.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform field observation to ensure contractor compliance with documents.
• Prepare daily and weekly reports regarding contractor work.
• Review periodic pay estimates for accuracy.

Skills

Communication skills

Mathematical calculations

Reading/interpreting plans

Basic computer skills (Word & Excel)

Education

High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate

Bachelor's Degree or other advanced certificate

Job description

Join to apply for the Construction Inspector (TT-2) role at Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for 110 years and are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team – help us design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

WRA is seeking a Construction Inspector / Transportation Technician II (TT-2) to join our growing CEI team in North Carolina. The Inspector manages and performs daily construction administration and inspection services for various types of NCDOT and locality transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform field observation of contractors’ operations to ensure compliance with contract documents
• Prepare daily and weekly reports on work accomplished by contractors
• Perform materials testing and maintain testing logs
• Review periodic pay estimates for accuracy with contractors
• Prepare sketches and assemble data for engineers to make changes to the project
• Prepare Inspector Daily Reports on work accomplished and/or 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 operational and field staff, keeping them apprised of field conditions and maintaining active communication with the owner and the entire project team throughout the construction process

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years of specific horizontal transportation field construction inspection experience
• Must have a High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate; a 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 that require monitoring a contractor’s work for conformance to design plans, specifications and general permit requirements
• Experience coordinating inspection duties with multiple simultaneously operating crews
• Experience tracking daily quantities, completing daily inspection reports, performing monthly estimates and as‑built drawings
• Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to read/interpret plans and specifications
• Writing and drawing skills necessary to complete inspection reports and documentation
• Basic computer skills (Word & Excel) desirable

Additional Training or Certifications

• OSHA Construction 10 Hour
• Intro to Asphalt Pavements
• Erosion and Sedimentation Control, Level 2
• Conventional Density Testing
• Aggregate Base Course (ABC) Sampling
• Borrow Pit Sampling
• Nuclear Safety and Hazard Material
• Nuclear Density Testing – Base Select and FDR Materials
• Level I Concrete Field Technician – NCDOT/ACI
• AMS Asphalt Roadway Technician

Physical Requirements (Essential Functions)

• Walk and navigate across rough or uneven terrain such as mud, rocks, grass, dirt, steep hillsides, heavily wooded areas, and other unpaved surfaces
• Move around active project sites, which may involve climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles
• Perform physical activities such as bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing
• Remain in a stationary position—either standing or sitting—for extended periods of time
• Perform repetitive motions involving wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds and/or cart objects up to 50 pounds up to 25 yards/miles
• Drive to and from project sites which may involve distances of up to or exceeding 100 miles round trip
• Must be able to function safely in an environment with potential risks, including—but not limited to—those described above
• Must be able to work nights and weekends as required.

Benefits

• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Group Life Insurance, as well as optional additional 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.)

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