Intermediate Technician, Field Services

WSP in the U.S.; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Glastonbury, CT is seeking a Construction Inspector to join our Construction Management team.

The role supports our Construction Management and Inspection services with daily site inspections, material testing, and meticulous record-keeping for contractor payments.

You’ll collaborate with utilities and government agencies, adapt to various weather and site conditions, and communicate effectively with the Owner to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• 5 years of experience in construction.
• Experience in field inspection, or construction supervision of civil works projects (earthwork, roads, utilities, infrastructure, bridges, paving, drainage, etc.).
• Knowledge of ASTM, ACI and other construction testing requirements, and inspection methodologies, including nuclear gauges, concrete sampling and safety.
• MARTCP Certifications, OSHA 10 and E&S Certifications preferred.
• Dependable transportation is required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Must be fluent in both written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily site inspections of contractors’ work on highway, bridge, structural steel repairs, welding, painting, electrical, environmental or other complex construction projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications and maintain up-to-date project records.
• Conduct routine field tests on construction materials such as slump test, air content test, and compaction tests.
• Measure and record material placed for periodic contractor payments.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and/or logs that describe number of employees on a job site, amount of work performed, and materials used, weather conditions, accidents on the job site and equipment use.
• Work in various weather conditions and terrains and will be available nights and weekends as needed.
• Work effectively with others.
• Understand and follow instructions.
• Measure and record pay items.
• Communicate conditions and field conflicts/changes to Owner.
• Work closely with others team members, along with personnel from utilities, state, local, and federal agencies.
• Demonstrate independent and effective problem solving/decision making.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

MARTCP Certifications

OSHA 10 Certification

E&S Certification

Driver's license

Tools

Nuclear gauges

Concrete sampling

Job description

This Opportunity WSP is seeking a Construction Inspector to join our Construction Management team out of our Glastonbury, CT office.

Job Description

WSP is seeking a Construction Inspector to join our Construction Management team out of our Glastonbury, CT office.

The desired candidate will serve as a Construction Inspector to support our Construction Management and Inspection (CMI) services.

Your Impact

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide daily site inspections of contractors’ work on highway, bridge, structural steel repairs, welding, painting, electrical, environmental or other complex construction projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications and maintain up-to-date project records.
• Conduct routine field tests on construction materials such as slump test, air content test, and compaction tests.
• Measure and record material placed for periodic contractor payments.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and/or logs that describe number of employees on a job site, amount of work performed, and materials used, weather conditions, accidents on the job site and equipment use.
• Work in various weather conditions and terrains and will be available nights and weekends as needed.
• Work effectively with others.
• Understand and follow instructions.
• Measure and record pay items.
• Communicate conditions and field conflicts/changes to Owner.
• Work closely with others team members, along with personnel from utilities, state, local, and federal agencies.
• Demonstrate independent and effective problem solving/decision making.

Who You Are

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma
• 5 years of experience in construction.
• Experience in field inspection, or construction supervision of civil works projects (earthwork, roads, utilities, infrastructure, bridges, paving, drainage, etc.).
• Must possess knowledge and experience in American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Concrete Institute (ACI), and other miscellaneous construction testing requirements, as well as knowledge in construction inspection procedures, and inspections methodologies, including the use of nuclear gauges, concrete sampling, and construction safety.
• Mid-Atlantic Region Technician Certification Program (MARTCP) Certifications, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10 and Erosion and Sediment (E&S) Certifications preferred.
• Dependable transportation is required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Must have good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Must be fluent in both written and spoken English.