Paving Inspector

WSP Global Inc.; Waterbury (VT); On-site; USD 60,700 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings options

Paid vacation and parental leave

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Paving Construction Inspector in Waterbury, Vermont. The role involves overseeing various pavement projects valued between $1-$25 million, mentoring other inspectors, conducting daily reports, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have at least 7 years of relevant experience and a strong background in construction management. The position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 7 years applicable experience in construction inspection.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee urban and rural pavement rehabilitation projects.
• Conduct daily reporting and manage unit price quantities.
• Coordinate independent material sampling and testing.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to read shop drawings

Workplace safety adherence

Education

High School Diploma

Associate of Science degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS WORD Suite

Construction management software (e.g., Site Manager)

Bluebeam

Job description

WSP is one of the Globe's leading engineering firms, helping New England clients and communities improve their infrastructure, while committing to, and developing professional careers in construction management and inspection. From the 100-mile Maine Turnpike corridor to every major interstate highway and many state routes in northern New England our local construction management division and inspection team has overseen and inspected thousands of highway paving miles, over the past twenty-five years. Are you passionate about the work you do, and the difference it makes in the world. We are ready for you!

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Paving Construction Inspector to help oversee multiple types of urban and rural pavement rehabilitation or preservation projects with construction values ranging from $1-$25 million. This position can be based out of Waterbury, VT. The inspector will oversee various work elements including asphalt shimming, milling, reclaiming, filling, compacting, drainage improvements, striping and other incidental items. The inspector will report to the Resident Engineer, and may routinely, or periodically act as their representative, depending on experience.

Your Impact

• Interfacing with contactors and attending meetings.
• Mentoring or supervising other inspectors, on behalf of resident engineer, or project manager.
• Complete daily reports, measure and calculate unit price quantities.
• Coordinate independent material sampling and testing.
• Monitor maintenance of traffic.
• Take and compile photographs, for tracking of daily progress. 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.

Who You Are

Required Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• 7 years applicable experience
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, design plans and specifications.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Requirements:

• Associate of Science degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or related field.
• Average proficiency with MS WORD Suite.
• NETTCP HMA certifications, or ability to attain within 3-months of hiring.
• Hands‑on experience with construction management software such as Site or Field Manager, APPIA, Procore, IPD or similar systems. Knowledge of Bluebeam.
• Any combination of college education, professional licenses, certifications and experience will be considered.

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): $60,700 - $116,000.

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 77663
• Posting Date 12/31/2025, 04:19 PM

About Us

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.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.