Senior Construction Inspector

WSP•Herndon, VA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Construction Inspector for our office located in the Herndon, VA area. This role involves inspecting and reviewing work in accordance with applicable codes and standards included in the project drawings and specifications, including roadway, bridge, paving, drainage, electrical, and ITS, to ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, standards, and codes. The inspector will interpret roadway and bridge plans, building plans, specifications, and contracts. They will monitor, observe, and report on field quality control and quality assurance for materials testing activities and/or conduct routine field tests on construction materials. The role requires keeping detailed records of contractor’s performance and progress, measuring and recording material placed for periodic contractor payments, and conducting “receiving inspections” for delivered materials. The Senior Construction Inspector will create and maintain daily inspection reports and project documentation, utilize construction management software, recognize and solve construction problems, and may recommend field changes. The position requires working as a team member without close supervision, maintaining daily contact with clients and contractors, and potentially attending construction meetings. The role involves working in various weather conditions and terrains and requires availability nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school graduate or possession of a State high school equivalence certificate
9 years of experience in inspection of highway and/or building construction
OSHA 10 certification
Soils & Aggregate certification
ACI certification
Asphalt 1 & 2 certification
Paving certification
Familiarity with Trimble PMIS system
Working knowledge of state and federal safety, environment guidelines and regulations.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license in accordance with WSP USA Inc. Human Resources policy
Proficient in math and English and possess very good written and verbal communication skills
Working skill in operating computer equipment, software programs and field inspection equipment; read and interpret roadway plans and contract specifications; maintain detailed records, and communicate effectively with agency, contractor personnel and the public.
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
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Valid driver's license required and must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening
Dependable transportation is required.
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

Responsibilities

Inspect and review work in accordance with applicable codes and standards included in the project drawings and specifications including roadway, bridge, paving, drainage, electrical, ITS to ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, standards and codes
Interpret roadway and bridge plans, building plans, specifications, and contracts
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
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 Trimble (formerly e-Builder) AASHTO’s Field Manager, Procore, or Primavera Contract Manager, etc.
Recognizes construction problems and applies standard techniques and procedures to solve the problem
May recommend field changes to drawings and specifications
Ability to work as a team member without close supervision
Maintains daily contact with client and contractors to discuss construction activities
May attend construction meetings with client and contractors.
Work in various weather conditions and terrains and will be available nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Other duties as assigned