Senior Bridge & Roadway Inspector – Field Lead

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Group Life Insurance

Flexible spending accounts for medical

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP (WRA) is seeking experienced Senior Construction Inspectors with a background in bridge and roadway construction to join our team on high-profile transportation projects across VDOT’s Fredericksburg District.

We value a proactive, collaborative culture and offer opportunities to advance in critical infrastructure delivery. The role requires field inspections, reports, coordination across crews, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 6+ years of hands-on construction inspection experience with emphasis on roadway, bridge, utility construction, and pavement rehabilitation.
• Proficiency in interpreting plans, specifications, and technical drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Comfortable working night shifts and overtime as required.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractor operations to ensure compliance with contract documents, design specifications, and permit requirements.
• Coordinate inspection activities across multiple active work crews.
• Track daily work quantities and complete detailed inspection documentation.
• Prepare daily reports, monthly estimates, and as-built drawings.
• Conduct field inspections, materials testing, and maintain accurate testing logs.
• Review and validate contractor pay estimates.
• Support project engineers with field data, sketches, and reports.
• Maintain project diaries and document deficiencies or field issues.
• Review contractor schedules (CPM and monthly updates).
• Communicate regularly with engineers, owners, and stakeholders to maintain alignment and transparency.
• Uphold a proactive, solution-oriented approach throughout all phases of construction.

Skills

Roadway construction

Bridge construction

Pavement rehabilitation

Plan interpretation

Communication skills

Driver's license

Night shifts

Education

High School Diploma or State Equivalency

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP (WRA) is seeking experienced Senior Construction Inspectors with a background in bridge and roadway construction to join our team on high-profile transportation projects across VDOT’s Fredericksburg District.

We value a proactive, collaborative culture and offer opportunities to advance in critical infrastructure delivery. The role requires field inspections, reports, coordination across crews, and adherence to safety and quality standards.