Inspector I

WSP Global Inc.; Columbia (AL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Columbia, MD seeks an Inspector I to join the Construction Management team on challenging projects.

You will perform daily site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications and codes, while keeping up-to-date project records and test reports. Responsibilities include reviewing quantities, conducting QA on installed materials, acting as the Owner’s agent, tracking progress, reviewing submittals and RFIs, and preparing daily construction logs.

Qualifications

• High-School Diploma
• 0–2 years of construction inspection experience
• Experience in inspection of underground water/sewer pipeline construction or alternative related work
• Experience with water/sewer construction, sewer main lining, or related methods
• Knowledge of construction inspection principles, codes, compliance, and record-keeping
• Ability to work independently and in a team to meet objectives
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Knowledge of Oracle CM-14/Oracle Unifier or e-Builder
• Proven safety record and adherence to company policies
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Provide daily site inspections to ensure compliance with plans, specs and codes and maintain project records
• Review construction quantities and verify installed quantities
• Perform Quality Assurance on installed materials
• Act as the Owner's agent in the construction process
• Monitor progress against the construction schedule
• Read and understand submittals, RFIs, change orders, and as-built drawings
• Communicate conditions and changes to the Resident Inspector
• Interface with client and contractor and work under the Resident Inspector’s direction
• Keep detailed records of contractor performance and progress
• Oversee submittal, shop drawing review, and RFI processes with design lead support
• Prepare daily construction logs using the client’s software
• Assist with compiling data for monthly reports
• Develop construction punch lists
• Adhere to WSP Code of Conduct and related policies

Skills

MS Office

Valid driver’s license

Education

High-School Diploma

Tools

Oracle CM-14/Oracle Unifier

e-Builder

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Inspector I for our Columbia, MD office. Be involved in projects with our CM Team and be part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solve their challenges.

Your Impact

Roles and 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 generally 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.

Who You Are

Minimum Requirements:

• High-School Diploma
• 0-2 years of construction inspection experience
• Experience in the inspection of underground water/sewer pipeline construction or of progressively responsible experience in maintenance, construction, or sub-professional engineering work.
• Experience should include any combination of water/sewer construction, sewer main lining, sewer manhole lining, replacement by excavation and pipe bursting
• Highly familiar with construction inspection principles, field inspection practices, processes, methods and techniques.
• Highly familiar with relevant construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Solid knowledge in MS Office including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Solid knowledge of Oracle Contract Management (CM-14)/Oracle Unifier or e-Builder.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualification:

• Erosion and Sediment Control Yellow Card Certification
• MDA SHA Flagger Certification
• MDE Water Sampling Certification
• 2 years experience as a geotechnician
• 2 years experience on a survey crew;
• Confined space entry certification
• ACI certification;
• Water Distribution System Operators Certificate
• MDOT Certified Traffic Control Inspector
• 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 Salary (all locations): 27-29/hour

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,