Senior Construction Inspector

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Senior Construction Inspector for our Boise , office. Be involved in projects with our PMCM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

• Determine well‑defined methods for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, structural plans, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, flow diagrams, material sampling, computer‑generated reports, and other matrices for multi‑phase or multi‑site field inspection activities.

• Perform inspections on projects of increased complexity and/or scope, including proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, construction, materials, controls, resources, layout, alignment, and elevation to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, and construction or operating permits.

• Develop inspection plans, identify specifications, and engage in contact with client and contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate project inspection.

• Follow standard practices to provide technical assistance and guidance that accounts for the proper inspection, construction, and functioning of buildings, highways, roads, bridges, materials, structures, infrastructure, equipment and/or mechanical systems according to design standard specifications.

• Act as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for projects of a large scope and complexity within a district.

• Oversee and perform an initial check during the first phase of construction and follow‑up inspections throughout the construction project; at completion, ensures a final, comprehensive inspection occurs and is formally documented.

• Verify load calculations, change orders, interpretation of contract plans and specifications; resolving differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.

• Monitor project phasing plans and contractors' work to ensure quality control and contract compliance; documenting work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.

• Work as an individual or as part of a cross‑functional team to execute project inspection work on multiple concurrent projects; frequently leading tasks and inspection staff for technical or field assignments on project work.

• Attend pre‑construction meetings and answer questions from contractors and other attendees.

• Calculate payments due to contractors for work completed.

• Coordinate inspection field/site work, reviewing staffing, and equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.

• Provide guidance, training, and supervision to assigned inspection staff.

• Engage in contact with client and contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate project inspection.

• Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain inspection findings, and recommendations to navigate, improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design, construction, and/or environmental issues or opportunities.

• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during site assessments and inspections, offering input with developing action plans for moderate‑to‑high‑level risk environmental, construction, installation, equipment operations, and/or mitigation activities.

• Interact with any applicable regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.

• Remain current in latest inspection and construction knowledge, techniques, and practices.

• Work collaboratively with other professionals, scientists, engineers, inspectors, project control, and technicians on developing business development opportunities and cross‑selling of additional WSP services.

• 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.

• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• High School Diploma.

• Minimum of 11 years of relevant post‑education experience in discipline with prior construction…