Construction Inspector Bridge

WSP in the U.S.; Merrimack (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Construction Inspector to oversee road, bridge, or related construction projects valued at $1–$50 million. The position may be based in Portland, Augusta or Eliot, Maine, or Merrimack, New Hampshire.

The role involves interfacing with contractor supervisors, documenting daily progress, and coordinating material sampling, testing, and traffic management. Proficiency with Bluebeam and construction software is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 5 years of applicable experience.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn how to read plans and specifications.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Uphold workplace safety and policies.

Responsibilities

• Interface with contractor supervisors to determine and monitor daily work.
• Complete daily reports, measure and calculate unit price quantities.
• Coordinate independent material sampling and testing, or periodically perform the same.
• Monitor maintenance of traffic.
• Take and compile photographs for tracking daily progress.
• Help update red‑line drawings using Bluebeam.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Plan reading ability

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associate of Science in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

Site/Field Manager

IPD

Job description

WSP is seeking a Construction Inspector to oversee road, bridge, or associated construction projects valued at $1–$50 million. The position may be based in Portland, Augusta or Eliot, Maine, or Merrimack, New Hampshire.

Responsibilities

• Interface with contractor supervisors to determine and monitor daily work.
• Complete daily reports, measure and calculate unit price quantities.
• Coordinate independent material sampling and testing, or periodically perform the same.
• Monitor maintenance of traffic.
• Take and compile photographs for tracking daily progress.
• Help update red‑line drawings using Bluebeam.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• 5 years of applicable experience.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn how to read plans and specifications, or the aptitude to learn.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate of Science degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or related field.
• Average proficiency with MS Word Suite.
• Hands‑on experience with construction management software such as Site or Field Manager, APPIA, Procore, IPD or similar systems; knowledge of Bluebeam.
• ACI, NETTCP certification or ability to attain within 3 months of hiring.
• Any combination of college education, professional licenses, certifications and experience will be considered.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life and retirement savings plans.

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 are the property of WSP and WSP may hire that candidate without fee or compensation to the recruiter or agency.