Senior Utility Inspector

Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP

Charlottesville, Virginia

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Administrative Skills, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Concrete, Construction, Construction Control, Construction Inspection, Construction Management, Construction Projects, Contract Management, Driver's License, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Field Trials, Groundskeeping, Healthcare Reimbursement, Illustrating Ability, Insurance, Life Insurance, Materials Testing, Mathematics, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Project Tracking, Pumps, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Systems Administration/Management, Testing, Water Utility
LOCATION
Charlottesville, Virginia
POSTED
2 days ago
Senior Utility InspectorAt Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!We are currently seeking qualified Senior Utility Inspectors for water-sewer utility construction projects in the Harrisonburg and Charlottesville, VA area. Available positions are to serve existing utility and service authority contracts within this region. Projects include large and complex pump stations and smaller task order-based water and sewer system upgrades.The Utility Inspector is responsible for managing and performing daily construction management and inspection services for various types of utility projects and must have significant experience in utility construction, must be proficient at reading and interpreting plans, specifications, and shop drawings as well as overseeing construction document controls and enforcing contract compliance.Responsibilities:Duties and responsibilities may include:Construction managementPerforming field inspection of Contractor's operations to see that they comply with contract documentsInspection of full scope of work, including electrical and mechanical systems, and other equipment associated with pump stations and other similar utility facilities.Preparing daily and weekly reports on work accomplished by Contractor; coordinating and observing materials testing and maintaining testing logsReviewing periodic pay estimates for accuracy with ContractorPreparing sketches and assembling data for Engineer's use in making changes to the project (PCOs)Managing the RFI and Submittal Log, and facilitating the review and response processKeeping diaries and making reports on work accomplished and/or noted deficiencies; performing sophisticated, complicated mathematical calculationsReviewing Contractor schedules including initial CPM and monthly updatesCommunicating effectively with the Engineer, Owner and Owner's operational and field staff on a regular basis, keeping them apprised of field conditions and maintaining active communications and excellent rapport with the Owner and the entire project team throughout the construction processQualifications:Bachelors of Science in an Engineering or related field desiredHigh School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate requiredInspection skills:Applicants must have demonstrated inspection experience with water and sewer underground utility construction and related utility rehabilitation projects requiring monitoring a contractor's work for conformance to the design plans, specifications and general permit requirementsExperience with mechanical and electrical systems, and other equipment associated with pump stations, including SCADA.Experience with Contract Administration functions including managing RFI and Submittal Logs, reviewing Change Orders, reviewing Contractor Schedules and communicating with the Owner, Contractor, and Engineer of Record.Experience in coordinating inspection duties with multiple simultaneously operating crewsExperience tracking daily quantities, completing daily inspection reports, reviewing payment requisitions and maintaining field sketchbooks and as-built drawings.Additional Training or Certifications:ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I certification requiredErosion and Sediment Control certifications (i.e. DEQ Inspector's Certification) and ATSSA Intermediate/TCS Work Zone Certification desirableVDOT materials certifications desirable including Asphalt, Concrete, and Soils & Aggregate desirable.Applicant must have a valid driver's license and clean driving recordMust have good communication skillsMust have the ability to read/interpret plans and specificationsMust have writing and drawing skills necessary to complete inspection reports and documentationBasic computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) are requiredMust be willing to work nights and overtime, when required by the project assignmentBenefits:Flexible work schedule optionsCompetitive salaryLeave accrual and paid holidaysHealthcare benefitsGroup Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insuranceFlexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement401(k) Retirement PlanTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance ProgramParental and maternity leave benefitsWRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)***** Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position *****Position # 2573

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