Senior Bridge Inspector & Field Lead

WSP; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Bridge Construction Inspector to oversee new, replacement, or rehabilitated structures in the Portland, ME region with project values up to $50 million. The role may be based in Portland, Augusta, Eliot, ME or Merrimack, NH, reporting to the Resident Engineer.

You will supervise inspection activities, coordinate field testing, document daily progress, and support safety and quality on site. Experience with bridge construction and formal reporting is required.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma and 9 years of applicable field experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, design plans and specs.
• Valid driver’s license and commitment to safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee excavation, backfilling, compaction, concrete work and precast elements.
• Monitor traffic control and site safety during construction.
• Prepare daily reports and quantify unit prices.
• Coordinate material sampling and testing.
• Update red-line drawings using Bluebeam as needed.
• Mentor or supervise other inspectors on behalf of the resident engineer.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Read blueprints

Supervisory skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Associate of Science in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

MS Word

Site/Field Manager

APPIA

Procore

IPD

Bluebeam

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Bridge Construction Inspector to oversee new, replacement, or rehabilitated structures in the Portland, ME region with project values up to $50 million. The role may be based in Portland, Augusta, Eliot, ME or Merrimack, NH, reporting to the Resident Engineer.

You will supervise inspection activities, coordinate field testing, document daily progress, and support safety and quality on site. Experience with bridge construction and formal reporting is required.