Construction Inspector - WSP USA

This Opportunity:

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Construction Inspector for our Herndon, VA office.  The following locations will also be considered: Washington, DC.  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.

Your Impact:

Job Duties:

• Inspect and review work in accordance with applicable codes and standards included in the project drawings and specifications including roadway, bridge, paving, electrical, and drainage, to ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, standards and codes.
• Monitor, observe, and report on field quality control and quality assurance for materials testing activities and/or conduct routine field tests on construction materials such as slump test, air content test, and compaction tests
• Recognizes construction problems and applies standard techniques and procedures to solve the problem.
• May recommend field changes to drawings and specifications.
• Keeps detailed records of contractor’s performance and progress.
• Measure and record material placed for periodic contractor payments
• Conduct “receiving inspections” when material is delivered to the Project to verify that the materials received by the Contractor are accompanied by documentation noted by the source of supply and are in conformance with the Contract Documents,
• Creates/maintains daily inspection reports and project documentation and/or logs that describe number of employees on a job site, amount of work performed and materials used,  weather conditions, accidents on the job site and equipment use.
• Utilize construction management software such as ProCore, etc.
• Ensure that contractor is in compliance with approved Erosion and Sediment control plans.
• Maintains daily contact with client and contractors to discuss construction activities.
• May attend construction meetings with client and contractors.
• Ensure that contractor conforms to approved Maintenance-of-Traffic plans.
• Perform field testing for asphalt, concrete, and soils.
• Oversees materials testing activities
• Work in various weather conditions and terrains and will be available nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Understand and follow instructions
• Other duties as assigned

Who You are

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS Diploma.
• Minimum of 9 years of demonstrable experience in construction inspection and testing.
• Ability to read and comprehend contract documents, including complex plans, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Knowledge of utilities construction methods including underground electrical ductbanks, materials, standards and specifications.
• Current certifications including:  MOT Workzone Traffic Control, Soil and Aggregate Compaction, Asphalt Field Level 1,  American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Level I, Erosion and Sediment Control, OSHA 10.
• Very good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with owners, engineers, consultants, and contractors.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license in accordance with WSP USA Inc. Human Resources policy
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license required and must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening
•  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
  Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Preferred Qualifications:

• College coursework.

Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.

This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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