Senior Construction Inspector

WSP; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector in Raleigh to join their Construction Engineering and Inspection Team. The role involves examining construction plans, supporting engineers, and ensuring compliance with safety and project specifications. Ideal candidates will have significant NCDOT inspection experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of NCDOT roadway inspection and testing experience.
• Ability to attain multiple NCDOT certifications within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Examine and interpret construction plans and schedules.
• Support engineers in construction inspection and material testing.
• Verify work is performed safely per project specifications.

Skills

Communication

Record Keeping

Safety Compliance

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s Degree

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for aSenior Construction Inspectorbased out of our Raleigh office. Be involved in projects with ourConstruction Engineering and Inspection Teamand be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Examine and interpret construction plans, schedules and quantities.
• Support engineers in functional areas such as construction inspection, surveying and material sampling and testing.
• Provide guidance to lower level inspectors
• Verify that work is performed safely and in accordance with the project plans and specifications.
• Perform a wide variety of standardized and non-standardized tests and assignments in compiling, analyzing, computing, editing and processing field data.
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) diploma required. Associates degree in a related field preferred.
• 5 years or greater of NCDOT roadway inspection and testing experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Engineering Interns (EI) may be eligible for this position without experience.
• The ability to attain the following certifications within 90 days +/- or as class scheduling allows: NCDOT Concrete Field Technician certification, NCDOT Conventional Density certification, Level II Erosion & Sediment Control/Stormwater certification, NCDOT QMS Roadway Technician certification, NCDOT ABC and Borrow Pit Sampling certification.
• Engineering Interns (EI) may be eligible for this position with less than the required years of experience.
• Occasional lifting of equipment up to 60 lbs.
• Performing physical activities required of the testing and inspection procedures including squatting, bending, lifting, climbing and traversing difficult terrain.
• Ability to keep accurate records and compute field data.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Basic computer skills.
• The ability to complete work assignments independently.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.
• Essential professional licensure/certification.

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