Transportation Construction Inspector: Roadway & Bridge

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP in Virginia is seeking a Construction Inspector with a transportation focus to support high-profile roadway and bridge projects in the Winchester, Harrisonburg, and Staunton region. The role demands 3+ years of field inspection experience, strong ability to read plans, communicate clearly, and work nights and overtime as needed.

A high school diploma is required, and a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 3+ years of hands-on construction inspection experience with an 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 inspection

Bridge inspection

Pavement rehabilitation

Interpreting plans

Communication skills

Night shifts

Overtime

Driver’s license

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

VDOT materials certifications

VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Safety

ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS)

WACEL or ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I

GRIT / Slurry / Surface Treatment (VDOT)

DEQ Stormwater Management Inspector

OSHA-10 Construction Safety

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP in Virginia is seeking a Construction Inspector with a transportation focus to support high-profile roadway and bridge projects in the Winchester, Harrisonburg, and Staunton region. The role demands 3+ years of field inspection experience, strong ability to read plans, communicate clearly, and work nights and overtime as needed.

A high school diploma is required, and a bachelor’s degree is preferred.