Inspector, Construction, Civil Engineering

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Inspector I for our Columbia, MD office. The client location will be in Lyttonsville, MD. Be involved in projects with our CM Team and be part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

• Provide daily site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications and codes, and maintain up-to-date project records and test reports.
• Review construction quantities and verify the installed quantity.
• Perform Quality Assurance on the installed materials.
• Act as the Owner’s agent with regards to the construction process.
• Review progression of work to monitor and generally reconcile against the construction schedule.
• Read/understand contractor submittals, request for information (RFI), change order requests, and as-built drawings and comments.
• Communicate conditions and field conflicts/changes to Resident Inspector.
• Interface with client and the contractor, while working with, and taking direction from the Resident Inspector.
• Keep detailed records of contractor’s performance and progress.
• Oversee/track the technical submittal, shop drawing review and RFI process, with support of design lead.
• Prepare daily construction log for all activities and project progress using the client’s software application/tool.
• Assist the Resident Inspector with compiling data for monthly reports.
• Develop construction punch list.
• 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.
• 0‑2 years of construction inspection experience.
• Experience in the inspection of underground water/sewer pipeline construction or progressively responsible experience in maintenance, construction, or sub‑professional engineering work.
• Experience should include any combination of water/sewer construction, sewer main lining, sewer manhole lining, replacement by excavation and pipe bursting.
• Highly familiar with construction inspection principles, field inspection practices, processes, methods and techniques.
• Highly familiar with relevant construction codes, regulations, compliance practices and record‑keeping requirements.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Solid knowledge in MS Office including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Solid knowledge of Oracle Contract Management (CM‑14)/Oracle Unifier or e‑Builder.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Erosion and Sediment Control Yellow Card Certification.
• MDA SHA Flagger Certification.
• MDE Water Sampling Certification.
• 2 years experience as a geotechnician.
• 2 years experience on a survey crew.
• Confined space entry certification.
• ACI certification.
• Water Distribution System Operators Certificate.
• MDOT Certified Traffic Control Inspector.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary: $27‑29/hour

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity

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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.