Senior Construction Inspector

ZipRecruiter; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking design and consulting firm where you can thrive as a Construction Inspector. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications while enhancing your career in a supportive environment. With responsibilities that include field inspections and material testing, you'll play a vital role in shaping the infrastructure of our communities. Enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental insurance, 401K with match, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction inspection required.
• Current MnDOT technical certifications are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform field observation and inspection for construction projects.
• Prepare pay estimates and project documentation.

Skills

Construction Inspection

Material Testing

Technical Communication

Organizational Skills

Surveying

Project Budgeting

Education

Two-year technical degree

Four-year degree in civil engineering construction

Job description

Job Description

Forge ahead with WSB. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results and we’ve dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration and forward-thinking ideas. We’ve inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us.

We are anticipating another great construction season and are looking for experienced Construction Inspectors. If you want more than a job and are looking for a career with opportunities and a chance to be a leader, WSB is the place for you.

Location: St Paul/Burnsville, MN

What You Will Do:

• You will be part of our Construction Services/Design Build Group and part of our Contract Administration team.
• Performing field observation/inspection.
• Material sampling and testing.
• Verify compliance with the plans and specifications.
• Prepare pay estimates, and produce project documentation for private, municipal, county, MnDOT and federal projects.
• Documentation will include daily diaries, quantity calculations and backup documentation, letters, memos and spreadsheets.
• You may also help with surveying, proposals, project budgets and schedules and may be involved in design-build, pavement management, or a variety of other technical related activities.
• Applicant must be willing to travel and perform assigned duties outside of the immediate Twin Cities area.
• This position will provide you an opportunity to continue to build your career and work in an enjoyable and challenging work environment.

What You Will Bring:

We are looking for individuals experienced in:

• Municipal, heavy civil roadway and bridge construction inspection who want to better themselves and want to be challenged.
• 5+ years of construction inspection or related experience is required.
• Excellent technical, communication, organizational skills.
• Material testing experience as well as current MnDOT technical certifications are required. Qualified candidates should send a copy of your current DOT certification card when applying.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record are required.
• A two-year technical degree from an accredited school, or a degree from a four-year accredited college in a field related to civil engineering construction is a plus and will only increase your opportunities and growth.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

You must be comfortable working in all weather conditions. Due to the physical nature of the work, you must be able to lift 50 lbs. – 75 lbs. periodically. You’re required to work with your hands, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. At times you may be working at or on uneven terrain, slopes, in confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.

Who We Are:

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in engineering, community planning, environmental, and construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 30 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

WSB strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email [e-mail].

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at [e-mail]. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.