Senior Construction Inspector - Transportation

Location: Fairfax
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

At 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! WRA is seeking experienced Senior Construction Inspectors with a background in transportation construction to join our expanding team. With a strong pipeline of recently awarded contracts, we are looking for talented professionals ready to make an impact on high-profile infrastructure projects across VDOT’s Northern Virginia and Northern Staunton Districts. At WRA, we take pride in fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. Our continued success is driven by our people—and we invest in their development. If you’re a seasoned inspector ready to advance your career and contribute to the delivery of critical transportation projects, we’d like to hear from you. Key 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. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or State Equivalency Certificate required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred . 6 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 . Certifications & Training (Required): VDOT materials certifications in: Asphalt (Asphalt Field Level I & II) Soils and Aggregate Compaction Pavement Marking VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Safety or ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) WACEL or ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I Preferred Qualifications: Prior VDOT experience Additional VDOT certifications: GRIT, Slurry, Surface Treatment DEQ Erosion & Sediment Control Inspector DEQ Stormwater Management Inspector OSHA-10 Construction Safety e-Construction platform experience ( PlanGrid, e-Builder, Procore, Fieldwire, etc.) Bachelor’s Degree or advanced technical certifications Join a company where your work matters, your skills are valued, and your career can grow. Apply today and help shape the future of transportation infrastructure with WRA. Benefits: WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer: Flexible work schedule options Competitive salary Leave accrual and paid holidays Healthcare benefits Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement 401(k) Retirement Plan Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Parental and maternity leave benefits WRA 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 2542

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