Senior Bridge Construction Inspector — Lead Field Oversight

WSP Global Inc.; Waterbury (VT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Senior Bridge Construction Inspector based in Waterbury, VT to oversee activities on new, replacement, or rehabilitated bridges valued up to $50 million.

Responsibilities include supervising inspection teams, documenting daily progress, and ensuring safety compliance with project plans and specifications. The role reports to the Resident Engineer and requires strong communication, drawing interpretation, and material testing coordination.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 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 adherence to policies.

Responsibilities

• Interfacing with contractors 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 daily progress tracking.
• Update red-line drawings using Bluebeam.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and conduct.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Read & interpret drawings

Safety compliance

Construction inspection

Driver's license

9 years experience

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

MS Word

Procore

APPIA

IPD

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Senior Bridge Construction Inspector based in Waterbury, VT to oversee activities on new, replacement, or rehabilitated bridges valued up to $50 million.

Responsibilities include supervising inspection teams, documenting daily progress, and ensuring safety compliance with project plans and specifications. The role reports to the Resident Engineer and requires strong communication, drawing interpretation, and material testing coordination.