Senior Construction Inspector

WSP in the U.S.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector for the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion Project in Virginia Beach. This role oversees construction activities on a high-profile project, focusing on quality, safety, and compliance across disciplines.

You will perform inspections, audits, and hold point verifications, coordinate with the construction management team, and support QA/QC processes. The position requires 5+ years in heavy civil inspection and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of post-education construction oversight experience.
• Knowledge of construction means, methods, techniques, and inspection practices.
• Valid state driver's license; ability to work nights and weekends.
• Essential certifications: ACI, NICET, and VDOT.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction inspections and audits.
• Observes and documents QC/QA activities to verify compliance with the Quality Management Plan.
• Performs Hold Point inspections and Independent Verification inspections and tests.
• Focus on quality, construction, and production issues at multiple locations.
• Track and document quality, construction, and schedule issues and assist with issues resolution.
• Assist with tracking and documenting contract quantities, changes, and delays.
• Conduct and document observations on construction as it progresses, including knowledge of construction materials, testing, methods, and processes.

Skills

Construction oversight

QA/QC inspections

Read and interpret plans

Night shift flexibility

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ACI certification

NICET certification

VDOT certifications

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking Senior Construction Inspectors for the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion Project. This position will be responsible for overseeing construction activities on this high profile multi-billion dollar project, which is the largest project in VDOT history.

Job Description

Be involved in projects with our Hampton Roads Construction Management Team and be part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

Responsible for construction oversight of your specific discipline, inspections, reviews, and audits of the construction work. Tasks may include:

• Provide construction inspections and audits
• Observes and documents QC/QA activities to verify compliance with the Quality Management Plan
• Performs Hold Point inspections and Independent Verification inspections and tests
• Focus on quality, construction, and production issues at multiple locations
• Track and document quality, construction, and schedule issues and assist with issues resolution
• Assist with tracking and documenting contract quantities, changes, and delays
• Conduct and document observations on construction as it progresses, including knowledge of construction materials, testing, methods, and processes

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant post education experience in construction oversight and inspection of heavy civil, bridge, roadway, tunnel, ITS, building structures, and electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of construction means, methods, techniques, and inspection practices
• Essential professional licensure/certification(s) such as ACI, NICET, and VDOT certifications
• Valid state driver's license
• Able to work night shifts and weekends as necessary to observe construction activities
• Able to read and interpret plans, specifications, and quality processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• College Degree
• Experience in similar roles on complex infrastructure projects using the design-build delivery method

Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening.

This role is subject to a client-mandated background check and fingerprinting.

This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.

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.

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.