Senior Paving Inspector

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WSP is one of the Globe’s leading engineering firms, helping New England clients and communities improve their infrastructure while committing to, and developing professional careers in construction management and inspection. From New Hampshire’s Eastern Turnpike corridor to every major interstate highway and many state routes in northern New England, our local construction management division and inspection team has overseen and inspected thousands of highway paving miles over the past twenty‑five years.

This position can be based out of Merrimack, NH;
Portland, Augusta or Eliot, ME; or Waterbury, VT. The inspector will oversee various work elements including asphalt shimming, milling, reclaiming, filling, compacting, drainage improvements, striping and other incidental items. The inspector will report to the Resident Engineer, and may routinely or periodically act as their representative, depending on experience.

• Interfacing with contractors and attending meetings.
• Mentoring or supervising other inspectors, on behalf of resident engineer or project manager.
• Complete daily reports, measure and calculate unit price quantities.
• Coordinate independent material sampling and testing.
• Monitor maintenance of traffic.
• Take and compile photographs for tracking of daily progress.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

• High School Diploma
• 7 years applicable experience
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, design plans and specifications
• Have a valid driver’s license
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

• Associate of Science degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or related field
• Average proficiency with MS WORD Suite
• NETTCP HMA certifications, or ability to attain within 3‑months of hiring
• Hands‑on experience with construction management software such as Site or Field Manager, APPIA, Procore, IPD or similar systems. Knowledge of Bluebeam
• Any combination of college education, professional licenses, certifications and experience will be considered

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position  unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Professional Services