Construction Inspector

Overview

WSP is one of the globe's leading engineering firms, helping New England clients and communities improve their infrastructure while developing professional careers in construction management and inspection. The opportunity includes oversight of road, bridge, or related construction projects with values ranging from $1–$50 million. This position can be based in Portland, Augusta or Eliot, ME, Merrimack, NH, or Waterbury, VT.

WSP is seeking a Construction Inspector to oversee construction elements including excavation, back filling, compaction, cast-in-place concrete, precast elements, bridge seats, bearings and joints, bridge rail, drainage, paving, and other related items. The inspector reports to the Resident Engineer or their designee.

• Interface with contractor supervisors to determine and monitor daily work.
• Complete daily reports, measure and calculate unit price quantities.
• Coordinate independent material sampling and testing, or perform such testing periodically.
• Monitor maintenance of traffic.
• Take and compile photographs to track daily progress.
• Help update red-line drawings using Bluebeam.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.

Required

• High School Diploma
• 5 years applicable experience
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read plans and specifications, or the ability to learn
• Valid driver's license
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies

Preferred

• Associate of Science degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or related field
• Experience with MS Word Suite
• Hands-on experience with construction management software (Site or Field Manager, APPIA, Procore, IPD or similar); knowledge of Bluebeam
• ACI, NETTCP certification or ability to attain within 3 months of hire
• Any combination of college education, professional licenses, certifications and experience will be considered

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. We design lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets with more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model with a comprehensive benefits suite including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings. We support employee career growth and challenge them to deliver exceptional client outcomes.

WSP USA (and all U.S. entities) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of WSP and WSP may hire the candidate without any fee payable to the recruiter or agency.