Construction Inspection Specialist

WSP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Construction Inspection Specialist for our Philadelphia, PA office. The role involves technical inspections of construction projects and materials testing to verify compliance with contract requirements and standards.

You will interpret drawings, apply testing techniques, travel to field sites, and maintain project records to support quality control. A high school diploma and 3+ years of relevant experience are required, with strong written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction inspection procedures and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction codes, plans, and specifications.
• Experience with data collection and evaluation of technical information.
• Experience performing tests on construction materials.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of construction projects for contract compliance.
• Conduct quality assurance testing of materials and prepare documentation.
• Schedule test procedures for soil compaction and testing programs.
• Travel to field sites to perform inspections and tests.
• Assist in preparing project documentation and progress reports.

Skills

Construction inspection procedures

Building construction knowledge

Data collection and evaluation

Materials testing

Communication skills

Computations/cost estimates

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Construction Inspection Specialist for our Philadelphia, PA office.

An employee in this job performs technical inspections of construction projects or materials testing work, which involves project safety, project records control, reconstruction projects, or contractor cost payment. Work involves projects that are characterized by operations, such as roadway overlays, widening, stabilization, earthwork, material placement, water supply, and drainage. Work also involves interpreting contract requirements through analysis of specifications and drawings; and applying a variety of testing and inspection techniques. Work requires independent judgment in making technical decisions. Work is assigned with general direction by a technical supervisor who reviews work for results attained.

Your Impact

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (NOTE: The examples of work are representative of the work, but every position classified to this job may not perform all examples of work listed. Conversely, this is not an all-inclusive list of work examples.)

• Performs inspections of construction projects for compliance with contract requirements and department standards and specifications.
• Performs quality assurance testing of materials, including obtaining and preparing material samples, preparing documentation on sampling and testing, and ensuring materials conform to contract requirements and department standards and specifications.
• Schedules and controls test procedures for the quality of compaction control and random soils sampling programs.
• Conducts training for personnel associated with project construction to ensure compliance with project safety standards.
• Prepares or assists the project supervisor in preparing project documentation, periodic cost estimates, and progress reports summarizing the project work activities, including records of labor, material, and equipment used.
• Performs calculations to compute quantities of work performed and materials used to prepare documentation for contractor payment.
• Compiles construction data and records measurements using inspection equipment and by preparing drawings and taking photographs.
• Updates the daily inspection log with information gathered during inspections.
• Inspects and performs tests on aggregate, concrete, and bituminous products at vendor or project status locations to ensure compliance with specifications and standard.
• Travels to field sites to perform inspections.
• Performs related work as required.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of the procedures and techniques used construction inspection.
• Knowledge of the procedures, techniques, and equipment used in building construction.
• Knowledge of the procedures and techniques involved in the collection and evaluation of technical data.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques used in performing tests on construction materials.
• Knowledge of the principles surrounding the use of natural and manufactured materials and their placement in construction.
• Knowledge of the use and functionality of standard office equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction codes, plans, standards, and specifications.
• Ability to perform required computations, cost estimates, and calculations.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• High School Diploma.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Hourly Rate (all locations): $28.00-$35.00/hour

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.