Construction Inspector TT-4

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 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 a NCDOT CEI Transportation Technician IV (TT-4) to join our growing CEI team in North Carolina. The Inspector is responsible for managing and performing daily construction administration and inspection services for various types of NCDOT and locality transportation projects. Responsibilities: Performing field observation of Contractor's operations to see that they comply with contract documents Preparing daily and weekly reports on work accomplished by Contractor Performing materials testing and maintaining testing logs Preparing sketches and assembling data for Engineer's use in making changes to the project Keeping diaries and making reports on work accomplished and/or noted deficiencies Performing sophisticated, complicated mathematical calculations Requirements: Associate’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering Technology or Surveying Technology and five (5) years of progressive transportation technician experience required; a high school diploma or state equivalency certificate with at least seven (7) years of directly related experience may be substituted. Demonstrated inspection experience with roadway and bridge construction, utility construction, and related pavement rehabilitation projects requiring monitoring a contractor's work for conformance to the design plans, specifications and general permit requirements Experience in coordinating inspection duties with multiple simultaneously operating crews Experience tracking daily quantities, completing daily inspection reports, performing monthly estimates and as-built drawings. Applicant must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record Must have good communication skills Must be able to read/interpret plans and specifications Writing and drawing skills are necessary to complete inspection reports and documentation Basic computer skills (Word & Excel) are desirable Additional Training or Certifications: (Construction Inspector candidates are preferred to possess the certifications below at the time of hire or the applicable certifications required for client assignments. The Inspector will be required to complete the remaining certifications required to provide full services for the client) OSHA Construction 10 Hour Intro to Asphalt Pavements Erosion and Sedimentation Control, Level 2 Conventional Density Testing Aggregate Base Course (ABC) Sampling Borrow Pit Sampling Nuclear Safety and Hazard Material Nuclear Density Testing – Base Select and FDR Materials Level I Concrete Field Technician -NCDOT/ACI QMS Asphalt Roadway Technician Construction Inspector candidates are preferred to complete the eight (8) self-study courses required for the NCDOT Engineering Technician (ET) 1 Trainee Program for Private Engineering Firms. The completion of the self-study courses will provide further understanding of terminology, standards, and inspection overview on NCDOT construction projects. The following provides a summary of the self-study courses for ET 1 Trainee Program: Tier 1: Safety; Construction Mathematics; Highway Plan Reading; Basic Highway Inspection; Beginning Construction Stakeout; Basic Highway Engineering I Tier 2: Basic Highway Engineering II; Structure Inspection Physical Requirements (Essential Functions): This position requires the ability to perform a variety of physical tasks in the field as part of the essential job functions. Duties may include: Walking and navigating across rough or uneven terrain such as mud, rocks, grass, dirt, steep hillsides, heavily wooded areas, and other unpaved surfaces Moving around active project sites, which may involve climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles Performing physical activities such as bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing Remaining in a stationary position—either standing or sitting for extended periods of time Repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and/or fingers Lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds and/or carting objects up to 50 lbs distances up to 25 yards / miles. Driving to and from project sites may involve distances of up to or exceeding 100 miles round trip. Must be able to function safely in an environment with potential risks, including, but not limited to those described in this document. Must be able to work nights and weekends as required. The work environment may include exposure to a range of environmental conditions, including high and low temperatures, precipitation, and other outdoor elements. Work may also be performed in noisy conditions or confined/enclosed spaces. 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: Leave accrual and paid holidays 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. The expected compensation range for this position is $70,000.00 - $135,000.00. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. 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) #J-18808-Ljbffr Whitman, Requardt and Associates, LLP