Inspector II (Night Shift)

WSP • Columbia, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Inspector II (Night Shift) for their Columbia, MD office, to work for their client in New Carrollton, MD. This role involves being part of the Construction Management Team and contributing to projects that meet client objectives and solve challenges. The position requires providing daily site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and codes, primarily during the night shift. Responsibilities include performing inspections on and adjacent to Class I railroad right-of-way, monitoring and inspecting horizontal and vertical construction activities, and communicating effectively in English. The inspector will review construction quantities, perform quality assurance on installed materials, and inspect/test materials according to the client's scope of services. This role acts as the Owner's agent in the construction process, reviews work progression against the schedule, and interprets contractor submittals, RFIs, change order requests, and as-built drawings. The inspector will communicate field conditions and conflicts to the Resident Engineer, interface with clients and contractors, and maintain detailed records of contractor performance. Additionally, the role involves overseeing the technical submittal, shop drawing review, and RFI process, preparing daily inspector reports, assisting with monthly reports, and developing/tracking punch list items. The position requires responsible and ethical decision-making and adherence to WSP's Code of Conduct.

Requirements

• High-School Diploma.
• 7 years of experience in civil field inspection with exposure to mechanical, electrical, plumbing disciplines.
• OSHA 10 or 30 certified.
• Highly familiar with construction inspection principles, field inspection practices, processes, methods and techniques.
• Highly familiar with relevant construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Solid knowledge in MS Office including Excel, Word, Outlook and SharePoint.
• Solid knowledge of Construction Management software, such as Procore.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications and codes, and maintain up-to-date project records and test reports, primarily on night shift.
• Perform inspections on and adjacent to Class I railroad right-of-way in compliance with RWP rules and regulations.
• Monitor and inspect horizontal and vertical construction activities.
• Review construction quantities and verify for the installed quantity.
• Perform Quality Assurance on the installed materials.
• Inspecting (sampling and testing) materials in accordance with client’s scope of services (plans, specifications, and special provisions).
• Act as the Owner’s agent with regards to the construction process.
• Review progression of work to monitor and generally reconcile against construction schedule.
• Read/Understand contractor submittals, requests for information (RFIs), change order requests, and as-built drawings and comments.
• Communicate conditions and field conflicts/changes to Resident Engineer.
• Interface with client and the contractor, while working with, and taking direction from the Resident Engineer.
• Keep detailed records of contractor’s performance and progress.
• Oversee/Track the technical submittal, shop drawing review and RFI process, with support of design lead.
• Prepare inspector’s daily report (IDR) of all construction activities and project progress.
• Assist the Resident Engineer with compiling data, for monthly reports.
• Develop and track construction punch list items.
• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

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