Construction Inspector I - Water & Sewer Systems

WSP USA; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Inspector I for our Columbia, MD office to join the Construction Management (CM) Team. You will perform daily site inspections to ensure compliance with plans, specs, and codes, review quantities, and support QA on installed materials while acting as the Owner’s agent.

Qualified candidates have a high-school diploma and 0–2 years in construction inspection, with familiarity of water/sewer projects, codes, and safe work practices.

Qualifications

• High-School Diploma.
• 0–2 years of construction inspection experience.
• Experience in underground water/sewer pipeline inspection.
• Knowledge of relevant construction codes and regulatory compliance.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications and codes, and maintain up-to-date project records and test reports.
• Review construction quantities and verify for the installed quantity.
• Perform Quality Assurance on the installed materials.
• Act as the Owner’s agent with regards to the construction process.
• Review progression of work to monitor and reconcile against construction schedule.
• Read/Understand contractor submittals, request for information (RFI), change order requests, and as-built drawings and comments.
• Communicate conditions and field conflicts/changes to Resident Inspector.
• Interface with client and the contractor, while working with, and taking direction from the Resident Inspector.
• Keep detailed records of contractor’s performance and progress.
• Oversee/Track the technical submittal, shop drawing review and RFI process, with support of design lead.
• Prepare daily construction log for all activities and project progress using the client’s software application/tool.
• Assist the Resident Inspector with compiling data, for monthly reports.
• Develop construction punch list.
• 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.

Skills

Construction inspection

MS Office proficiency

Oral and written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High-School Diploma

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Oracle CM-14 / Unifier

e-Builder

Job description

WSP USA is seeking an Inspector I for our Columbia, MD office to join the Construction Management (CM) Team. You will perform daily site inspections to ensure compliance with plans, specs, and codes, review quantities, and support QA on installed materials while acting as the Owner’s agent.

Qualified candidates have a high-school diploma and 0–2 years in construction inspection, with familiarity of water/sewer projects, codes, and safe work practices.