Construction Site Monitor

WSP USA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Full-Time Construction Site Monitor to join our Walnut Creek, CA office. You will monitor active construction sites to ensure compliance with environmental permits, project specifications, and approved work plans, and document daily field observations.

The role requires at least 5 years of related experience, a valid driver’s license, and ability to work outdoors. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunity to work with the Earth & Environment team

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years’ environmental compliance or field monitoring experience.
• Valid state driver’s license required.
• Experience conducting field inspections for environmental permits and project requirements.
• Knowledge of stormwater compliance, erosion controls, and BMPs.
• Strong written and verbal communication for reports and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction sites for environmental permit compliance and project specs.
• Conduct site inspections for erosion controls and BMP adherence.
• Observe activities, identify risks, and escalate as needed.
• Prepare daily field reports detailing conditions and progress.
• Maintain field records, photos, and logs per requirements.
• Coordinate with PMs, contractors, and regulators on findings.
• Ensure environmental commitments are followed during construction.
• Support site safety initiatives and promote safe practices.
• Track quantities and document completed work as required.

Skills

Field inspections

Environmental regulations

Safety oversight

Reported writing

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Mobile field apps

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Associate/Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Spreadsheets

Digital reporting tools

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Construction Site Monitor , assigned to our Walnut Creek, CA office. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges. WSP has additional offices throughout California, including in Antioch, San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose and relevant project sites in Contra Costa County.

Your Impact

• Monitor active construction sites to ensure compliance with environmental permits, regulatory requirements, project specifications, and approved work plans.
• Conduct routine site inspections to verify adherence to environmental protection measures, erosion and sediment controls, stormwater best management practices (BMPs), and site-specific mitigation requirements.
• Observe field activities and identify potential environmental, health, and safety concerns, escalating issues and recommending corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare detailed daily field reports documenting site conditions, contractor activities, environmental compliance observations, safety performance, incidents, weather conditions, and project progress.
• Maintain accurate field records, photographs, inspection logs, tracking spreadsheets, and regulatory documentation in accordance with client and project requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and client representatives to communicate compliance observations and resolve field issues.
• Monitor implementation of environmental commitments and permit conditions during construction activities.
• Support site safety initiatives by promoting safe work practices and maintaining awareness of changing site hazards and conditions.
• Measure, document, and track quantities of installed materials and completed work activities as required by project procedures.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company resources and conduct, while adhering to WSP's Code of Conduct and safety policies.
• Have current HAZWOPPER or ability to obtain prior to start of field work.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 5 years of environmental compliance, construction monitoring, environmental inspection, safety oversight, or related field experience.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Demonstrated experience conducting field inspections and monitoring construction activities for compliance with environmental permits, regulations, and project requirements.
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations, stormwater compliance requirements, erosion and sediment control practices, and construction best management practices.
• Experience preparing comprehensive daily reports, inspection logs, environmental documentation, and field observations.
• Ability to identify environmental and safety risks and communicate findings effectively to contractors, clients, and project teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing and documentation.
• Sound self-leadership with strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic field environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, spreadsheets, mobile field applications, and digital reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Proven commitment to workplace health, safety, and environmental stewardship.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and navigate active construction sites.
• 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.
• Due to client requirements, US citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Biology, Geology, Natural Resources, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
• Environmental compliance monitoring, stormwater inspection, OSHA, HAZWOPER, or related certifications.
• Experience supporting infrastructure, utility, transportation, remediation, or environmental restoration projects.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local environmental regulations and permitting requirements.
• Experience preparing compliance reports for agency or client review.

Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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 (all locations): $69,300 - $95,300

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.

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.