Senior Bridge Construction Inspector

WSP Global Inc.; Waterbury (VT); On-site; USD 73,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Waterbury, VT is seeking a Senior Bridge Construction Inspector to oversee new, replacement, or rehabilitated structures with project values up to $50 million.

You will report to the Resident Engineer and coordinate with contractors on-site. You will monitor excavation, backfilling, concrete, precast elements, bearings, joints, and traffic control, while maintaining safety policies and generating daily reports to track progress.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 9 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 safety policies

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Update red-line drawings using Bluebeam.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Reading shop drawings

Driver's license

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Associate of Science in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

Site/Field Manager

IPD

APPIA

MS Word

Job description

This Opportunity

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 VT's Missisquoi Bay Bridge replacement to MA's Green Line Extension to NH's award-winning Mount Washington Hotel our local construction management division and inspection team has steadily grown 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 Bridge Construction Inspector to help oversee new, replacement, or rehabilitated structures with construction values ranging from $1-$50 million. This position can be based out of our Waterbury, VT location.

The inspector will oversee various work elements including excavation, backfilling, compaction, cast-in-place concrete from formwork to reinforcement, installation of precast elements, bridge seats, bearings, and joints, bridge rail, drainage, 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.
• Helping update red-line drawings using Bluebeam.
• 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 Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 9 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 Qualifications

• Associate of Science degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or related field.
• ACI or NETTCP certifications, or ability to attain within 3-months of hiring.
• Average proficiency with MS WORD Suite.
• Hands-on experience with construction management software such as Site or Field Manager, APPIA, Procore, IPD or similar systems. Knowledge of Bluebeam.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills.

• Any combination of college education, professional licenses, certifications and experience will be considered.
  

  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): $73,100 - $144,800
  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.
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