WVDOT Transportation Construction Inspector All Levels

DeKalb Health; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) is seeking Construction Inspectors to support bridges, roads, utilities, and trail projects across West Virginia from our Martinsburg, WV office.

Ideal candidates will have a willingness to learn, strong work ethic, and ability to collaborate with a team on concurrent projects, with a focus on safety and quality inspections and compliance with project standards.

Qualifications

• Must possess a WVTRET Certification (any Level 1-5) or be able to obtain a WVTRET certification within 6 months of hire
• Familiarity with WVDOH SiteManager and ProjectWise applications is required or a plus
• Read, write, and understand plans and directions in English
• Able to work independently and with a GPI/WVDOH Project Team
• Willingness to work the contractor’s hours, including day/night shifts and weekends as necessary for project completion

Responsibilities

• Perform daily field inspections and observations of contractor’s work for heavy highway and/or bridge construction projects
• Ability to measure, compute, record, and maintain contract quantities for contractor payment
• Ability to read and interpret project plans, specifications, and standards
• Perform and/or observe material sampling and testing in accordance with project standards and specifications
• Ensure contractor’s work/materials meet standards and specifications
• Document daily project progress, including work performed, conformance with plans, manpower, equipment, contract quantities, and extra work
• Enter and record project progress, materials, and documentation into SiteManager and ProjectWise
• Identify and communicate project issues to project managers and the contractor
• Identify, assess, and communicate unsafe conditions to the contractor

Skills

English proficiency

Independent worker

Tools

SiteManager

ProjectWise

Job description

• Location (Remote Site Locations),Wheeling, WV, 26003,United States
• Job Category Construction Inspection

Description

Are you passionate about the infrastructure locally? Is career growth and development what you want? Do you like working on a variety of projects? Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction and diversity at the forefront of who they are? If so,GPI wants you!

GPIseeks motivated Construction Inspectors with varying years of experience working on bridges, roads, canals, utilities, and multi-use trail projects to join our team in various locations throughout West Virginia from our Martinsburg, WV office. Ideally, we seek someone with a good work ethic, a desire to learn, the willingness to work collectively with our team, and the ability to work on concurrent projects. GPI'ssuccess has been built around its seven strategic objectives, starting with employee satisfaction. This is evident by the longevity of our employee retention and the family culture felt within our organization. As an employee-owned company, we work together as a team with a common goal to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily field inspections and observations of contractor’s work for heavy highway and/or bridge construction projects, including earthwork, subgrade, asphalt, concrete, reinforcing steel, structural steel, MOT, safety devices, and utilities
• Ability to measure, compute, record, and maintain contract quantities for contractor payment
• Ability to read and interpret project plans, specifications, and standards
• Perform and/or observe material sampling and testing in accordance with Project standards and specifications
• Ensure contractor’s work/materials meet standards and specifications
• Ability to properly document daily Project progress, including work performed, conformance/nonconformance with plans/specifications, manpower, equipment, contract quantities, and extra work
• Entering and recording project progress, materials, and documentation into SiteManager and ProjectWise
• Identifying and communicating project issues to project managers and the contractor
• Ability to identify, assess, and communicate unsafe conditions with the contractor

Qualifications

• Must possess a WVTRET Certification (any Level 1-5) or be able to obtain a WVTRET certification within 6 months of hire
• Certification in any WVDOH Material Testing programs is considered a plus, but not required
• Familiarity with the use of WVDOH SiteManager and ProjectWise applications
• Must be able to work independently and/or with a GPI/WVDOH Project Team
• Should also be available to work the contractor’s hours of operation, up to and including day or night shift and weekends, as necessary for Project completion

Requirements

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
• Possess a personal vehicle for use on or around a job site
• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
• Able to stand for approximately 3 hours minimum a day up to 8 hours
• Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19\" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)
• Able to climb and leave a ladder to a platform varying from 6' to 20'
• Able to operate a mechanical aerial lift or bucket truck up to a height of 100 feet
• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working
• Able to move equipment or inspection specimens weighing up to 50 pounds

Summary

GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. D/V

Notice To Third-Party Agencies

GPI does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters and/or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of GPI and has the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity.

GPI will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with GPI’s Corporate Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Staffing/employment agencies must submit applicants to the designated GPI recruiter to be eligible for a placement fee. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.

Work Authorization

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one that is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry-level positions. GPI participates in E-Verify. Know your Right to Work.

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