Senior Inspector

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior
Inspector to be based out of New York, New York 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.

• Review plans, shop drawings and approved submittals for construction.
• Perform QC/QA inspections of contractor operations for conformance to plans, proposals and specifications.
• Perform testing and sampling of materials and products used in construction. Ensure compliance with approved materials/specs.
• Reviewing site conditions, material placement, adherence to quality and safety plans.
• Writing detailed daily inspection reports including in place measurements, as‑built sketches, quantity calculations and tracking of manpower/resources.
• Must be willing to work nights work and weekends
• 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

• Minimum 12 years of experience of inspection work on heavy highway projects
• Past experience with construction inspection on NYSDOT, MNR or other city/state agencies
• Ability to read plans /specs and prepare written contract administration documentation such as daily narratives (work reports), controlled inspection reports, daily time and material records, and document unit price work, keep track of work in place totals for all items of work including contract work, unit price work, extra work, and time and material work on a daily basis.
• Advise senior staff of potential differences in field conditions and overruns.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word, Excel and Site Manager
• ACI Certification
• OSHA Safety training
• Drivers license and ability to commute to project sites
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project‑specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

• NETTCP Training in Concrete, Soils and Paving
• NICET III or BS in Engineering (PE License/FE certification are plus)
• Experience working on erection/rehabilitation of structural steel and concrete
• Experience working on traction power, communications and signals
• MNR safety training is a plus
• Additional certifications (CWI, bolting, safety) are a plus

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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• Job Identification 77200
• Posting Date 12/15/2025, 10:19 PM

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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