CEI Senior Inspector

WSP in the U.S.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA in the Tampa, FL area seeks a CEI Senior Inspector for major long-term highway and bridge projects. You will be part of the Florida Construction Management Team, conducting inspections, ensuring contract compliance, and documenting daily activities on site.

The role requires extensive field inspection experience, knowledge of FDOT requirements, and ability to coordinate with contractors and stakeholders. On-site work with potential travel and flexible hours may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 4 years of relevant construction inspection experience; minimum 2 years CEI inspection on road/bridge projects.
• Knowledge of road and bridge construction concepts, terminology and principles.
• Familiarity with construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Interpret plans and perform independent technical assignments for inspection of roadway and bridge construction.
• Verify that activities comply with contract documents, specifications, plans, permits and procedures.
• Perform materials testing per FDOT requirements and scope of services.
• Maintain detailed records and complete Daily Work Reports in the client’s database.
• Prepare documentation to validate payments to roadway contractors.
• Monitor Work Zone Traffic Control and ensure safety and compliance on site.
• Ensure environmental permit compliance and adherence to safety policies.
• Communicate effectively with contractors, utilities, FDOT and project staff.

Skills

CEI inspection

Road construction

Bridge construction

Documentation

Safety compliance

English communication

Plan interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a CEI Senior Inspector for major long-term highway/bridge projects in the greater Tampa, FL area. Be involved in projects with our Florida Construction Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

Job Duties

• Interpret plans and perform independent technical assignments to ensure inspection and monitoring of construction activities performed on roadway and bridge construction projects.
• Verify that construction activities are performed according to the contract documents, including specifications, plans, standard plans, permits, policies and procedures.
• Perform materials testing using hand tools, gauges and/or instruments in accordance with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) requirements and scope of services.
• Use various engineering tools, equipment, instruments, and computers for performing technical tasks, problem solving and record keeping.
• Maintain detailed accurate records of operations and significant events: Complete and enter Daily Work Reports into client's database.
• Prepare documentation to validate payments to roadway contractors.
• Monitor and inspect the Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control (device usage, installation/placement, and materials to ensure safe work zones). Review work site activities for conformance with safety regulations and take corrective measures when deficiencies are identified.
• Monitor Environmental Permits compliance.
• 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 project needs

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 4 years of relevant construction inspection experience; with a minimum of 2 years of CEI inspection experience on road and bridge projects
• Knowledge of concepts, terminology and principles of road and bridge construction
• Highly familiar with construction inspection principles, field inspection practices, process, methods and techniques.
• Highly familiar with relevant construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Sound self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, and comply with company policies.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet project objectives.
• Analytical mindset to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (orally and in writing) and maintain good working relationships with contractors, utility companies, FDOT and others
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Ability to provide input and feedback to others in the field such as subcontractors and work colleagues to consistently complete tasks safely, efficiently, and accurately according to contract documents.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Ability to work nights and weekends and be available for emergency response work as necessary.
• Valid Class E driver’s license
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.

Certifications (must Have Or Achieve Within 3 Months)

• CTQP Concrete Field Inspector Level I
• CTQP Asphalt Roadway Level I & II
• CTQP Earthwork Construction Inspection Level I & II
• CTQP Drilled Shaft Inspection preferred (required for inspection of all drilled shafts including miscellaneous structures such as sign structures, lighting structures, and traffic signal structures)
• CTQP Final Estimates Level I
• FDOT Intermediate MOT
• Nuclear Radiation Safety
• Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Training and Certification Program for Inspectors and Contractors
• IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector Level I

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.