TET V - Construction Inspector

WSP•Columbia, MD

1d•$31 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Transportation Engineering Technician (TET) IV/ Construction Inspector to join their Construction Management team in Columbia, MD. The role involves supporting Construction Management and Inspection (CMI) services for Road and Bridge Projects for the State Highway Administration (SHA).

Requirements

High school diploma
5 years of experience in Roadway and Bridge construction.
Experience in field inspection, or construction supervision of civil works projects (earthwork, roads, utilities, infrastructure, bridges, paving, drainage, etc.).
Must possess knowledge and experience in American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Concrete Institute (ACI), and other miscellaneous construction testing requirements, as well as knowledge in construction inspection procedures, and inspections methodologies, including the use of nuclear gauges, concrete sampling, and construction safety.
Dependable transportation is required.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to pass a background test.
Must have good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
Must be fluent in both written and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

Mid-Atlantic Region Technician Certification Program (MARTCP) Certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10 and Erosion and Sediment (E&S) Certifications preferred.
Prior experience with Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) State Highway Administration (SHA) is desired.

Responsibilities

Provide daily site inspections of contractors’ work on highway, bridge, structural steel repairs, welding, painting, electrical, environmental or other complex construction projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications and maintain up-to-date project records.
Conduct routine field tests on construction materials such as slump test, air content test, and compaction tests.
Measure and record material placed for periodic contractor payments.
Prepare daily inspection reports 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.
Work in various weather conditions and terrains and will be available nights and weekends as needed.
Work effectively with others.
Understand and follow instructions.
Measure and record pay items.
Communicate conditions and field conflicts/changes to Owner.
Work closely with others team members, along with personnel from utilities, state, local, and federal agencies.
Demonstrate independent and effective problem solving/decision making.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
disability
life
retirement savings
paid sick leave
paid vacation (or other personal time)
paid parental leave
paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings