Senior Utility Inspector: Water & Sewer Project Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Leave accrual and paid holidays

Group life insurance + disability

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental and maternity leave

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP is seeking Senior Utility Inspectors for water-sewer projects in the Harrisonburg and Charlottesville, VA area. You will manage field inspections, review contractor activities for conformance to plans, and coordinate with engineers and owners throughout the construction process.

The role requires 10+ years of utility construction inspection experience, proficiency in reading plans and specifications, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of utility construction management and inspection experience on complex projects.
• High School or State Equivalency Certificate required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience inspecting water/sewer underground utilities and monitoring conformance to plans/specs
• Experience with mechanical/electrical systems and pump-station equipment including SCADA
• Experience with Contract Administration: RFI/Submittals/Change Orders
• Experience coordinating inspection across multiple crews
• Experience tracking quantities and preparing inspection reports and as-built drawings
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to read/interpret plans and specs; write/draw inspection reports
• Basic computer skills (MS Office)
• Additional Training: ACI Grade I, DEQ/ATSSA certifications desirable
• VDOT materials certifications desirable

Responsibilities

• Conduct construction management and field inspection to ensure contract compliance
• Inspect full scope of work, including electrical/mechanical systems and pump stations
• Prepare daily/weekly reports; coordinate material testing and testing logs
• Review pay estimates for accuracy with Contractor
• Prepare sketches/data for Engineer for PCOs
• Manage RFI and Submittal Log; facilitate review/response process
• Maintain diaries; perform calculations; track contractor schedules (CPM)
• Communicate with Engineer/Owner/field staff; maintain project team rapport
• Ensure safety and comply with permits and contract requirements
• Oversee multiple crews; coordinate inspection duties and reporting

Skills

Reading plans/specs

Field inspection

Communication

Plan interpretation

Writing/drawing inspection reports

MS Office

Education

High School or state equivalency

Bachelor's degree preferred

10+ years utility construction management/inspections

Tools

SCADA

AutoCAD/engineering drawings

Job description

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP is seeking Senior Utility Inspectors for water-sewer projects in the Harrisonburg and Charlottesville, VA area. You will manage field inspections, review contractor activities for conformance to plans, and coordinate with engineers and owners throughout the construction process.

The role requires 10+ years of utility construction inspection experience, proficiency in reading plans and specifications, and strong communication skills.