Inspector I

WSP • Columbia, MD

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About The Position

WSP is seeking an Inspector I for its Columbia, Maryland office. The role supports the Construction Management team on projects and helps meet client objectives. The Inspector performs field inspections of construction work, monitors compliance and progress, maintains records, and coordinates with the Resident Inspector, client, contractor, and design lead.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• 0–2 years of construction inspection experience.
• Experience inspecting underground water/sewer pipeline construction, or progressively responsible experience in maintenance, construction, or sub-professional engineering work.
• Experience should include some combination of water/sewer construction, sewer main lining, sewer manhole lining, replacement by excavation, and pipe bursting.
• Familiarity with construction inspection principles, field inspection practices, processes, methods, and techniques.
• Familiarity with relevant construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Knowledge of MS Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Oracle Contract Management (CM-14), Oracle Unifier, or e-Builder.
• Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Erosion and Sediment Control Yellow Card Certification.
• MDA SHA Flagger Certification.
• MDE Water Sampling Certification.
• Two years of experience as a geotechnician.
• Two years of experience on a survey crew.
• Confined space entry certification.
• ACI certification.
• Water Distribution System Operators Certificate.
• MDOT Certified Traffic Control Inspector.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and codes, and maintain current project records and test reports.
• Review construction quantities and verify installed quantities.
• Perform quality assurance on installed materials.
• Act as the Owner’s agent in the construction process.
• Review work progress and generally reconcile it against the construction schedule.
• Read and understand contractor submittals, requests for information, change order requests, and as-built drawings, and provide comments.
• Communicate site conditions and field conflicts or changes to the Resident Inspector.
• Interface with the client and contractor while working with and taking direction from the Resident Inspector.
• Maintain detailed records of contractor performance and progress.
• Oversee and track technical submittals, shop drawing reviews, and the RFI process, with support from the design lead.
• Prepare daily construction logs documenting activities and project progress using the client’s software application or tool.
• Assist the Resident Inspector with compiling data for monthly reports.
• Develop construction punch lists.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation or other personal time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED