Senior Paving Inspector

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WSP is one of the World’s leading engineering firms, helping New England clients and communities improve their infrastructure and develop 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.

If you are passionate about the work you do and the difference it makes in the world, we are ready for you.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Senior Paving Construction Inspector to help oversee multiple types of urban and rural pavement rehabilitation or preservation projects with construction values ranging from $1 to $25 million. This position can be based out of Merrimack, NH;
Portland, Augusta, or Eliot, ME;
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.

• Interface with contractors and attend meetings.
• Mentor or supervise other inspectors on behalf of the 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 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.
• 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 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 transportation, energy, water and environmental markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are afforded 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 (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.