Construction Inspectors - Sr. Utility Inspectors

ZipRecruiter; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector for water-sewer utility projects in Charlottesville. The role involves managing construction inspections, ensuring compliance with contract documents, and preparing detailed reports. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in utility construction, strong communication skills, and relevant certifications. Join a team focused on quality work and employee satisfaction, with benefits including flexible work options and competitive salary.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Competitive salary and paid holidays

Healthcare and insurance options

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of field construction inspection experience in water and sewer utility projects.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record.

Responsibilities

• Manage and perform daily construction management and inspection services.
• Prepare reports on work accomplished and maintain logs.
• Perform field inspections to ensure contractor compliance.

Skills

Inspection skills

Communication

Plan reading

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 105 years and are known for our quality work and employees. Join our team to help design infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

We are seeking qualified Senior Construction Inspectors for water-sewer utility construction projects in Charlottesville. This role involves assignments in Charlottesville and nearby localities and service authorities.

The Utility Inspector manages and performs daily construction management and inspection services for utility projects. Candidates should have significant utility construction experience, proficiency in reading plans and specifications, and oversee construction documentation and contract compliance.

Responsibilities:

1. Construction management
2. Performing field inspections to ensure contractor compliance with contract documents
3. Preparing reports on work accomplished, coordinating materials testing, and maintaining logs
4. Reviewing pay estimates for accuracy
5. Preparing sketches and data for project changes (PCOs)
6. Documenting work and deficiencies, performing mathematical calculations
7. Reviewing contractor schedules and updates
8. Maintaining effective communication with the project team and stakeholders

Qualifications:

• 6-10 years of field construction inspection experience in water and sewer utility projects
• Inspection skills including monitoring contractor work for conformance to plans, specs, and permits
• Experience coordinating multiple crews, tracking quantities, and maintaining reports and drawings
• Certifications: ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I; desirable: DEQ Erosion and Sediment Control, ATSSA Work Zone, VDOT materials certifications
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record
• Strong communication, plan reading, and documentation skills
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to work nights and overtime as needed

Benefits:

• Flexible work options
• Competitive salary and paid holidays
• Healthcare and insurance options
• Retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, parental leave

WRA is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. full-time without sponsorship. No visa sponsorship available.

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