Senior Construction Inspector

Senior Construction Inspector – Las Vegas, Nevada

WSP USA is currently initiating a search for a Senior Construction Inspector for our Las Vegas, Nevada office. The role will be part of the PMCM Team and involves delivering heavy civil projects throughout Southern Nevada.

• Assist the Construction Manager in delivery of heavy civil projects.
• Supervise inspection staff.
• Collect, compile, and analyze data from the work site, surveys, structural plans, blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, flow diagrams, material sampling, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for single, multi-phase, or multi-site field inspection activities.
• Perform inspections on projects of moderate to 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 permits.
• 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 a 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 moderate/large scope and complexity within a district.
• Perform an initial check during the first phase of construction and follow-up inspections throughout the construction project; at completion, perform a final, comprehensive inspection and provide written and oral feedback related to findings.
• Verify load calculations, change orders, and interpretation of contract plans and specifications; resolve differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Monitor project phasing plans and contractors' work to ensure quality control and contract compliance; document work progress and issues arising throughout the scope of the project.
• Work individually or as part of a cross‑functional team to execute inspection work; occasionally lead 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.
• Write technical reports summarizing inspection findings and conclusions; generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using photographs, sketches, calculations, software, spreadsheets, technical drawings, flow diagrams, 2D/3D illustrations, and reports.
• Assist technical staff, project managers, and contractors with risk identification and assessment, offering input, analysis, escalation, or resolution with construction, mitigation, and improvement activities for more intricate and involved construction or engineering problems.
• Assist with inspection plan preparation and coordination of any field/site work, reviewing staffing, equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• Provide guidance and training to entry‑level inspection staff.
• Engage in contact with client and contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate project inspection.
• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during site inspections, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid‑level risk environmental, construction, installation, equipment operations, and/or mitigation activities.
• Remain current in latest inspection and construction knowledge, techniques, and practices.
• 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 9 years of relevant post‑education experience in the discipline with prior construction inspection experience.
• Familiar with CCPW and NDOT specifications and construction requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of construction inspection principles, field…