Concrete Reinforcement Specialist

The Hampton Roads Connector Partners JV (HRCP) consisting of Dragados, VINCI, and Flatiron has been selected to construct the $3.3bn Design Build project –the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The project scope across a 9 mile section of the I-64 will include: a new 3.5-mile bridge-tunnel crossing that will accommodate a total of 8 lanes of capacity across the water, replacement of the existing marine approach bridges and the addition of a third lane on I-64 in each direction. The twin 45’ diameter 1.5-mile tunnels will be bored by TBM, creating the second largest TBM tunnel opening for a TBM in North America. The project is expected to continue to the end of 2025.

Hampton Roads Connector Partners is seeking a skilled and experienced Concrete Reinforcement Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting all inspection activities, ensuring that our products meet or exceed industry standards and specifications. This role is crucial in maintaining our reputation for quality and reliability in the project.

• Conduct comprehensive inspections of concrete, reinforcement, structural and any other elements related to concrete structures
• Witness repairs and document them to ensure adherence to approved repair procedures.
• Interpret test results and compare them against established standards and specifications to ensure compliance.
• Implement and oversee testing protocols, ensuring compliance with ACI standards, ASTM standards, and any other relevant industry regulations.
• Coordinate with supervisors and operations to address and resolve any quality issues identified during inspections.
• Develop and maintain inspection documentation, including Inspector Daily Reports (IDRs), within 24 hours, providing detailed feedback and recommendations for quality improvement to supervisors.
• Document repairs in IDRs to close deficiencies (WDNs) and non-conformities (NCRs), ensuring the inclusion of WDN/NCR numbers for traceability purposes. Collaborate with supervisors to review and monitor open WDNs and NCRs to ensure timely resolution and closure.
• Ensure that testing equipment is calibrated and up-to-date to provide accurate and reliable test results.
• Stay abreast of industry developments, standards updates, and best practices in concrete, reinforcement, structural inspection and testing.
  
  

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in quality control within the construction industry.
• In-depth knowledge of precast concrete manufacturing processes, quality control techniques, and industry standards (ASTM, ACI, PCI).
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Proficient in the use of office software, including MS Office.
• Proven capacity to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong comprehension skills for reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Collects supporting documentation and write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Effectively presents information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to apply common sense understanding in order to deal with problems involving several concrete variables.

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vison and/or Provincial Medical
• Employee Assistance Program

We are an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.