Senior Construction Inspector

WSP; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is hiring a Full-Time Senior Construction Inspector for our Meridian, ID office. You will perform complex field inspections, develop inspection plans, and coordinate with clients and contractors to ensure compliance and quality.

Lead inspection activities, ensure accurate documentation, and communicate findings through technical reports. Strong knowledge of codes, regulations, and QA/QC is required; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Essential professional licensure/certification(s).
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Expert knowledge of construction inspection principles, codes, regulations, and record-keeping.
• Ability to lead inspection staff and coordinate multi-site fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Determine data collection/analysis methods from field inspections, surveys, plans, and drawings.
• Perform inspections on complex projects to verify conformity with rules, standards, and permits.
• Develop inspection plans and coordinate with client and contractor personnel.
• Provide technical guidance for proper inspection, construction, and functioning of buildings, highways, bridges, and infrastructure.
• Act as consultant on work progress and resolve issues; may lead inspection staff on large projects.
• Oversee initial checks during construction and ensure final comprehensive inspections are documented.
• Verify load calculations, change orders, and interpretation of plans.
• Monitor phasing plans and contractor work to ensure quality and contract compliance.
• Work with cross-functional teams to execute inspection work on multiple projects.
• Attend pre-construction meetings and address contractor questions.
• Calculate payments due to contractors for work completed.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations for design/construction/environmental issues.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients professionally.
• Stay current in inspection knowledge and practices.
• Collaborate with professionals to develop business opportunities and cross-sell services.
• Adhere to company policies and code of conduct.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Construction inspection

Field inspections

QA/QC

Project coordination

Technical writing

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for aFull-Time Senior Construction Inspectorfor ourMeridian,IDoffice. Be involved in projects with ourPMCM Teamand be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Determine well-defined methods for collecting, compiling, and analyzing 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 multi-phase or multi-site field inspection activities.
• Perform inspections on projects of increased complexity and/or scope, including proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, construction, materials, controls, resources, layout, alignment, and elevation to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, and construction or operating permits.
• Develop inspection plans, identify specifications, and engage in contact with client and contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate project inspection.
• 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.
• Act as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for projects of a large scope and complexity within a district.
• Oversee and perform an initial check during the first phase of construction and follow-up inspections throughout the construction project; at completion, ensures a final, comprehensive inspection occurs and is formally documented.
• 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 project inspection work on multiple concurrent projects; frequently 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.
• Coordinate inspection field/site work, reviewing staffing, and equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• Provide guidance, training, and supervision to assigned inspection staff.
• Engage in contact with client and contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate project inspection.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain inspection findings, and recommendations to navigate, improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design, construction, and/or environmental issues or opportunities.
• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during site assessments and inspections, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk environmental, construction, installation, equipment operations, and/or mitigation activities.
• Interact with any applicable regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Remain current in latest inspection and construction knowledge, techniques, and practices.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals, scientists, engineers, inspectors, project control, and technicians on developing business development opportunities and cross-selling of additional WSP services.
• 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.

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Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 11 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior construction inspection experience.
• Essential professional licensure/certification(s).
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Expert knowledge of construction inspection principles, field inspection practices, process, methods and techniques.
• Expert 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.
• Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and installation of equipment, materials, and systems.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Well-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.
• Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontractors and junior through mid-level staff to consistently complete tasks safely, efficiently, and accurately according to specifications.
• 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.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.
• Professional Engineering License.
• ITD certifications