Senior Bridge Construction Inspector & Field Lead

WSP in the U.S.; Waterbury (VT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

Disability & Life insurance

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Bridge Construction Inspector in Waterbury, VT to oversee new, replacement, or rehabilitated bridges with project values up to $50 million. You will work under the Resident Engineer, coordinating inspections, documenting progress, and ensuring safety and quality on site.

The role requires strong communication, reading shop drawings, and the ability to mentor junior staff. A valid driver’s license and safety compliance history are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 9 years applicable experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, design plans and specifications.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Interface with contractors and attend meetings.
• Mentor or supervise other inspectors on behalf of the resident engineer or project manager.
• Complete daily reports and measure and calculate unit price quantities.
• Coordinate independent material sampling and testing.
• Monitor maintenance of traffic.
• Take and compile photographs for daily progress tracking.
• Update red-line drawings using Bluebeam.
• Exercise ethical decision-making regarding company funds and conduct.

Skills

Bridge inspection experience

Verbal & written communication

Read shop drawings & specs

Valid driver’s license

Safety compliance

Mentoring/supervisory

Education

Associate of Science in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

Site/Field Manager

APPIA

Procore

IPD

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Bridge Construction Inspector in Waterbury, VT to oversee new, replacement, or rehabilitated bridges with project values up to $50 million. You will work under the Resident Engineer, coordinating inspections, documenting progress, and ensuring safety and quality on site.

The role requires strong communication, reading shop drawings, and the ability to mentor junior staff. A valid driver’s license and safety compliance history are essential.