Senior Construction Inspector - Bridges & Highways

WSP Global Inc.; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Construction Senior Inspector based out of our Glastonbury, CT office to help oversee highway, bridge, and rail construction projects throughout Connecticut. You will report to the Resident Engineer or designee and supervise field inspections, measurements, and documentation.

Requirements include a BS in Engineering or Construction Management (or NICET 3/CMIT 4) and at least 4 years of inspection experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or NICET 3, or CMIT Level 4.(per CTDOT requirements) and high school degree.
• Minimum 4 years of construction inspection experience. (6 years with NICET 3 or CMIT 4).
• Strong oral and written technical communication skills.
• Ability to read plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspection of various highway and bridge construction operations
• Interfacing with contractor’s supervisors to determine and monitor daily work
• Perform field measurements and calculations for unit price item quantities
• Complete daily work reports in accordance with policies and procedures
• Help coordinate independent material sampling and testing or periodically perform the same
• Monitor maintenance of traffic
• Take and compile photographs of work activities for tracking daily progress
• Keep the Chief Inspector and/or Resident Engineer informed on all construction activities
• Exposure to highway and 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

Skills

Technical communication

Reading plans & specs

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Safety compliance

Education

BS in Engineering or Construction Management

NICET 3 / CMIT Level 4 (CTDOT)

Tools

AASHTOWare Project

Headlight

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

WSP is seeking a Construction Senior Inspector based out of our Glastonbury, CT office to help oversee highway, bridge, and rail construction projects throughout Connecticut. You will report to the Resident Engineer or designee and supervise field inspections, measurements, and documentation.

Requirements include a BS in Engineering or Construction Management (or NICET 3/CMIT 4) and at least 4 years of inspection experience.