Field Structural Inspector

WSP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Field Structural Inspector for Rail Projects in Brooklyn, NY. You will work with the Construction Management Team to inspect construction, review shop drawings, and ensure adherence to designs and safety standards.

Requirements include a High School Diploma and 5+ years of railroad construction experience, ICC Bolting/Welding Certification, and strong computer skills. Some travel and 12-hour night/weekend shifts may be required. Relocation is not offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of railroad construction experience.
• ICC Bolting and Welding Certification required.
• Ability to pass safety training.
• Proficient with Windows/Outlook/Word/Excel and scheduling apps.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the Project Manager / Client Management team as directed.
• Review shop drawings and provide engineering support during construction.
• May provide technical guidance to support staff, contractors, and/or vendors.
• Check designs and drawings.
• Experience with Rail Outage and schedules.
• Nights / Weekend work with 12 hour shifts.
• Prepare daily inspection reports per project requirements.
• Monitor subcontractor and supplier usage and obtain pre-approval before work starts.
• Coordinate construction activities on-site with other trades and the facility.
• Monitor workforce and performance against the work plan.
• Complete punch lists and track completion.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and safety policies.

Skills

Shop drawings review

Construction inspection

Coordination with contractors

Scheduling awareness

Safety compliance

MS Office suite

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Windows

Outlook

Word

Excel

Scheduling software

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Field Structural Inspector on Rail Projects in our 800 Broadway, Brooklyn NY - Client's office 100% of the time. Be involved in projects with our Construction Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Provide assistance to the Project Manager / Client Management team as directed
• Review shop drawings and provide engineering support during construction
• May be required to provide technical guidance and direction to support staff, contractors, and/or vendors
• Check designs and drawings
• Experience with Rail Outage and schedules
• Nights / Weekend work required – 12 hours shifts
• Overall contract compliance via daily inspections for all rail construction
• Prepare daily inspection reports in accordance with the project's requirements
• Monitoring of sub-contractor & supplier usage to ensure pre-approval before work starts
• Assist the contractor(s) with the coordination of activities on the construction site with the other trades and the facility
• Monitor workforce and performance against the work plan
• Complete punchlists and track completion
• 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 duties as deemed necessary

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 5 years of Railroad construction experience
• Knowledge of typical Structural Steel Repairs, experience in reviewing shop drawings
• ICC Bolting and Welding Certification
• Ability to pass Safety Training
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials.
• Working knowledge of state and federal safety, environment guidelines and regulations.
• Proficient in basic computer skills utilizing Windows / Outlook / Word / Excel and scheduling applications
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Valid driver’s license - Occasional travel within the region may be required.
• Proven ability to adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP and successful background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Agency Construction preferred.
• OSHA 30 Certification

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 Rate: $37.46 - $45.82 Hourly

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.