Senior Construction Inspector

WSP in the U.S.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector for our Detroit, Michigan office, with Lansing as a secondary location. You will perform MDOT and other DOT project inspections across rail, road, and bridges, and prepare comprehensive reports.

The role requires 11+ years of post-education experience, advanced inspection knowledge, and strong communication skills to lead teams and ensure safety and quality on infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of post-education construction inspection experience.
• Advanced knowledge of construction inspection principles and codes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and policy compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform MDOT and other DOT/municipal project inspections in Michigan (rail, road, bridges, ITS).
• Collect, compile, and analyze data from site observations, plans, and reports; generate concise documentation.
• Write technical inspection reports with photos, calculations, and drawings; present findings.
• Coordinate with clients and contractors; lead inspection staff and assign tasks as needed.

Skills

Construction inspection

Technical writing

Project coordination

Data analysis

Education

MDOT Certifications

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Senior Construction Inspector for our Detroit, Michigan office. Other office locations include Lansing. Be involved in projects with our Construction Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenge.

Your Impact

• Perform documentation for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) as well as other DOT and municipal construction projects. The scope of work includes railroads, roadways, bridges, traffic signals, underground infrastructure, and ITS.
• Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, surveys, structural plans, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, flow diagrams, material sampling, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for single, multi-phase, or multi-site field inspection activities.
• Follow standard practices to provide technical assistance and guidance that accounts for the proper inspection, construction, and functioning of buildings, highways, roads, bridges, materials, structures, infrastructure, equipment, and/or mechanical systems according to design standard specifications.
• Perform an initial check during the first phase of construction and follow-up inspections throughout the construction project; at completion, performs a final, comprehensive inspection and provides written and oral feedback related to their findings.
• Verify load calculations, change orders, interpretation of contract plans and specifications; resolving differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Monitor project phasing plans and contractors' work to ensure quality control and contract compliance; documenting work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team to execute inspection work; occasionally leading tasks and inspection staff for technical or field assignments on project work.
• Attend pre-construction meetings and answer questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Calculate payments due to contractors for work completed.
• Write technical reports summarizing inspection findings and conclusions; generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using photographs, sketches, calculations, software, spreadsheets, technical drawings, flow diagrams, 2D/3D illustrations, and reports.
• Assist technical staff, project managers, and contractors with risk identification and assessment, offering input, analysis, escalation, or resolution with construction, mitigation, and improvement activities for more intricate and involved construction or engineering problems.
• Assist with inspection plan preparation and coordination of any field/site work, reviewing staffing, and equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level inspection staff.
• Engage in contact with client and contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate project inspection.
• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during site inspections, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid-level risk environmental, construction, installation, equipment operations, and/or mitigation activities.
• Remain current in latest inspection and construction knowledge, techniques, and practices.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 11 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior construction inspection experience.
• Advanced knowledge of construction inspection principles, field inspection practices, process, methods and techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of construction inspection principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate standards or regulations.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from inspection and testing results, data collation, load calculations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of MDOT, other state DOT, or local agency construction inspection experience required; or demonstrated equivalent combination of education, skills, knowledge, abilities and experience
• MDOT Certifications

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

www.wsp.com

Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life
• retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.