Construction Inspector

WSP in the U.S.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is looking for a Construction Inspector to support their Construction Management team in Columbia, MD. The role includes conducting site inspections, ensuring compliance with construction specifications, and preparing detailed reports. Candidates should have experience in roadway and bridge construction, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in varying conditions.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in Roadway and Bridge construction
• Knowledge of construction inspection procedures and testing requirements
• Ability to pass background checks

Responsibilities

• Provide daily site inspections and ensure contractor compliance
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and logs
• Conduct routine field tests on construction materials

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School graduate or State high school equivalence certificate

Job description

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This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Construction Inspector to join our Construction Management team out of our Columbia, MD office.

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Construction Inspector to join our Construction Management team out of our Columbia, MD office.

Your Impact

Roles and Responsibilities:

• The candidate will serve as a Construction Inspector to support our Construction management and Inspection services related to Road and Bridge Projects at SHA District 2 (Caroline, Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's, and Talbot Counties, MD).
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Provide daily site inspections of contractors work on highway, bridge, structural steel repairs, welding, painting, electrical, environmental or other complex construction projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications and maintain up-to-date project records.
• Conduct routine field tests on construction materials such as slump test, air content test, and compaction tests.
• Measure and record material placed for periodic contractor payments.
• Prepare daily inspection reports 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.
• Work in various weather conditions and terrains and will be available nights and weekends as needed.
• Work effectively with others.
• Understand and follow instructions.
• Measure and record pay items.
• Communicate conditions and field conflicts/changes to Owner.
• Work closely with others team members, along with personnel from utilities, state, local, and federal agencies.
• Demonstrate independent and effective problem solving/decision making.
  
  
  

Who You Are

Minimum Requirements:

• High School graduate or possession of a State high school equivalence certificate.
• 3 years’ experience in Roadway and Bridge construction.
• Experience in field inspection, or construction supervision of civil works projects (earthwork, roads, utilities, infrastructure, bridges, paving, drainage, etc.).
• Must possess knowledge and experience in ASTM, ACI, and other miscellaneous construction testing requirements, as well as knowledge in construction inspection procedures, and inspections methodologies, including the use of nuclear gauges, concrete sampling, and construction safety.
• MARTCP Certifications, OSHA 10 and E&S Certifications preferred
• Prior experience with MDOT SHA is desired
• Dependable transportation is required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a background test.
• Must have good verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Must be fluent in both written and spoken English.
  
  
  

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 Salary: $27.52-35/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.

About WSP

ABOUT US

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.

www.wsp.com

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Professional Services

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