Senior Construction Inspector

WSP Global Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. seeks a motivated Construction Inspector for our Seattle, WA office (with potential Tacoma, WA sites) to join our Construction Management team.

You will provide on-site inspection services for transportation, municipal, utility, and infrastructure projects across the Pacific Northwest, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will document progress, verify conformity with plans, and prepare detailed reports while coordinating with contractors, owners, and utilities.

Qualifications

• 11 years of construction inspection experience on public works or heavy civil projects.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, drawings and contract documents.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspection of contractor operations to verify compliance with plans, specifications, permits, and contract requirements.
• Prepare detailed daily inspection reports documenting workforce, equipment, materials, work activities, weather conditions, and significant events.
• Verify completed quantities and maintain supporting documentation for contractor payments.
• Monitor traffic control, public safety measures, and temporary erosion and sediment control practices.
• Coordinate and document field testing and material acceptance activities.
• Review material certifications, test results, and quality documentation.
• Maintain project records, photographs, field notes, and as-built documentation.
• Identify and communicate construction issues, potential conflicts, and non-conforming work.
• Attend project meetings and coordinate with contractors, owners, utilities, and project team members.

Skills

Strong written communication

Documentation skills

MS Office proficiency

Valid driver's license

Willing to travel to project sites

Ability to read and interpret plans

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Construction Management)

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented

Job Description

WSP is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Construction Inspector for our Seattle, WA office, to join our growing Construction Management team. Other locations may include Tacoma, WA. In this role, you will provide on-site inspection services for transportation, municipal, utility, and infrastructure projects throughout the Pacific Northwest. You will be responsible for monitoring construction activities, documenting project progress, verifying compliance with plans and specifications, and helping deliver high-quality projects safely, on schedule, and within budget. This position provides opportunities to work on complex public works projects including roadways, bridges, transit facilities, utility improvements, and multimodal transportation infrastructure.

Your Impact

• Perform daily inspection of contractor operations to verify compliance with plans, specifications, permits, and contract requirements.
• Prepare detailed daily inspection reports documenting workforce, equipment, materials, work activities, weather conditions, and significant events.
• Verify completed quantities and maintain supporting documentation for contractor payments.
• Monitor traffic control, public safety measures, and temporary erosion and sediment control practices.
• Coordinate and document field testing and material acceptance activities.
• Review material certifications, test results, and quality documentation.
• Maintain project records, photographs, field notes, and as-built documentation.
• Identify and communicate construction issues, potential conflicts, and non-conforming work.
• Attend project meetings and coordinate with contractors, owners, utilities, and project team members.
• Support change order documentation and field issue resolution.
• Promote a strong culture of safety and compliance on all projects.
• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 11 years of construction inspection experience on public works or heavy civil construction projects.
• Working knowledge of roadway, bridge, utility, transit, or municipal infrastructure construction.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, shop drawings, and contract documents.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• WSDOT Transportation Fundamentals or equivalent training.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician certification.
• Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL).
• OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour training.
• Experience with federally funded transportation projects.
• Familiarity with WSDOT Standard Specifications and Construction Manual requirements.

What You'll Bring

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently in a field environment.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Professional communication with contractors, owners, and project stakeholders.
• Commitment to safety, integrity, and public service.

Why WSP

At WSP, you'll join a team of industry leaders delivering some of the region's most impactful infrastructure projects. We provide opportunities for career growth, mentorship, technical development, and involvement in complex transportation and municipal programs throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Compensation And Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Expected Rate: $59.96 - $78.08 hourly

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and 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.