Senior Construction Inspector

WSP•Glastonbury, CT

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking a construction Senior Inspector based out of our Glastonbury, Connecticut office to help oversee highway, bridge, and rail construction projects throughout Connecticut. Depending on experience, the Senior Inspector will oversee work such as roadway paving, excavation, backfill, drainage, traffic control, bridge structural steel and rebar placement, concrete pours, pile driving, utility installation, and other related activities. The inspector will report to the Resident Engineer/Chief Inspector or their designee.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or related field, or NICET 3, or CMIT Level 4. (per CTDOT requirements) and high school degree.
Minimum 4 years of construction inspection experience. (6 years with NICET 3 or CMIT 4).
Strong oral and written technical communication skills.
Ability to learn how to read plans and specifications, or the aptitude to learn
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite particularly Word and Excel
Valid Driver’s License and reliable personal transportation
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Nice To Haves

Engineer-In-Training certification or Professional Engineers license
ACI and NETTCP certifications or ability to attain within 3 months of hiring
Hands-on experience with construction management software such as AASHTOWare Project, Headlight, Procore, or similar systems
Knowledge of Bluebeam

Responsibilities

Perform inspection of various highway and bridge construction operations
Interfacing with contractor’s supervisors to determine and monitor daily work
Perform field measurements and calculations for unit price item quantities
Complete daily work reports in accordance with policies and procedures
Help coordinate independent material sampling and testing or periodically perform the same
Monitor maintenance of traffic
Take and compile photographs of work activities for tracking daily progress
Keep the Chief Inspector and/or Resident Engineer informed on all construction activities
Exposure to highway and construction environments and year-round weather conditions
Potential for working days, nights, and weekends
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