Senior Construction Inspector (Bridge)

WSP in the U.S.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to monitor construction projects across the NY area, focusing on safety and quality assurance while mentoring small business contractors. The role requires a high school diploma and substantial experience in construction inspection, with an emphasis on leadership and a proven safety record.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement savings

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years relevant post-education experience.
• Experience in managing or monitoring projects exceeding $1 million.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities for contractual compliance.
• Provide inspection services, focusing on safety requirements.
• Prepare detailed daily work reports.

Skills

Communication

Safety Assurance

Construction Monitoring

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Electronic Project Management Software

Job description

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Job Description

This Opportunity

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Inspector/Superintendent to be based out of NY MTA Headquarters in lower Manhattan. Be a part of our PMCM Team and a member of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. This position is working as part of the MTA’s Small Business Development and Mentoring Program inspecting and overseeing construction work in the field but also mentoring Small Business Contractors on how to perform the tasks necessary for completing MTA projects. Projects are throughout the New York metropolitan area supporting all MTA Agencies with staff reporting directly to project sites.

Your Impact

• Working independently in the field at two or more project construction sites monitoring the contractual compliance of all construction activities.
• Provide inspection services and oversight for various construction operations with a primary focus on safety requirements and quality assurance.
• Attend daily start of shift project toolbox meetings and end of shift meetings.
• Assist project staff with performing field tests of construction materials and reviewing submissions including shop drawings and work plans.
• Prepare detailed daily work reports.
• Coordinate, schedule, and interact with MTA staff for inspections, access and protection, flagging, safety, and project management.
• Perform checks and calculations for quantity payment items used in preparation of contract payments.
• Participate in project meetings and ensure the contractor field staff are conforming to all health and safety standards.
• Schedule and support Special Inspections.
• Address any field concerns and schedule impacts with the General Superintendent and/or Project Manager.
• Work with the Contractor to minimize disruptions to the public in compliance with project phasing plans, MPT plans and permits.
• Pro-actively review the contract documents to anticipate, identify, and discuss potential project issues with
• Project Manager and/or MTA management.
• Keep the Project Manager and/or MTA management informed on all contract discrepancies and differing field conditions.
• Electronic entry of data and reports into web-based construction management software application
• Provide mentoring to MTA Small Business Contractors for the necessary performance and submissions to meet project completion dates.
• Exposure to railroad construction environments and year-round weather conditions.
• Potential for working days, nights, and weekends.
• 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.
  
  
  

Who You Are

Required Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior construction inspection experience.
• Shall have excellent communication skills and managed or monitored at least two (2) projects of at least one (1) million dollars each.
• Shall have experience in infrastructure projects.
• Shall have demonstrated ability to understand and interpret contract documents such as specifications, contract drawings and shop drawings.
• Shall have ability to document and report project issues and performance through Electronic Project Management programs, preferably Asite and/or Procore.
• Shall have training and experience in safety and quality assurance.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  
  
  

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Construction Management
• MTA experience with previous track safety training
• FE License a plus
• NICET I or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Prior experience training, mentoring or teaching related topics.
  
  
  

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary: $61,900 - 118,800

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific 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, and/or federal law.

About WSP

ABOUT US

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

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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  Professional Services

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