Construction Inspector

WSP USA; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Full‑Time Construction Inspector for our Antioch, California office with consideration also given to San Francisco and San Jose. You will read plans, monitor field compliance, measure quantities, and inspect road and bridge construction to Caltrans standards.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to company policies. The position requires a high school diploma and at least 5 years of post‑education inspection experience, plus a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum 5 years of post-education construction inspection experience.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Familiar with construction inspection principles and codes.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to learn new techniques and work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret project plans and specifications.
• Monitor construction for compliance with project documents.
• Measure, calculate, and document quantities of installed materials.
• Inspect road and bridge construction per Caltrans standards.
• Review and approve traffic control systems per Caltrans requirements.
• Adhere to WSP Code of Conduct and policies.
• Travel may be required depending on project needs.

Skills

Construction inspection concepts

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Independent work

Analytical mindset

Technical writing

Office automation

Spreadsheets

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree related discipline

Tools

Office software

Spreadsheets

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Construction Inspector for our Antioch, California office. The following locations will also be considered: San Francisco and San Jose. Be involved in projects with our PMCM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. WSP has offices in Antioch, Walnut Creek, San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, Sacramento, Roseville, and Stockton.

Your Impact

• Read and interpret project plans and specifications
• Monitor construction for compliance with project documents
• Measure, calculate, and document quantities of installed materials in accordance with client policies and procedures
• Inspect road and bridge construction (based on Caltrans Standards)
• Review, inspect, and approve traffic control systems, including lane closures, in accordance with Caltrans’ standards and requirements
• 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 business needs

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior construction inspection experience.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• 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 business objectives.
• Analytical mindset to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• 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 specifications.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in closely related discipline
• Two (2) years of education equivalent to completion of a curriculum beyond the 12th grade in either (1) engineering which includes courses in trigonometry and algebra or higher, drafting, computer science, and physics, chemistry, or a comparable physical science; or (2) surveying which includes courses in trigonometry and algebra or higher, drafting, surveying, and computer science.
• Essential professional licensure/certification.
• Grouting Inspector: American Segmental Bridge Institute (ASBI) Grouting Technician Certification

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Compensation

Expected Salary: $65/hr - $85/hr, depending on experience level, location and other qualifications. Employee's hourly rate may increase if/when they perform services that are covered by California's Prevailing Wage laws on public sector projects, or are covered by other applicable wage and hour laws.

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

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.

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.