Senior Field Inspector – Public Infrastructure Projects

WSP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a motivated Construction Inspector for our Seattle, WA office to join our Construction Management team. You will provide on-site inspection services for transportation, municipal, utility, and infrastructure projects across the Pacific Northwest.

Responsibilities include daily contractor inspections, detailed reports, material verification, traffic safety oversight, and coordination with project stakeholders to ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required for field inspection work.
• Minimum of 9 years of construction inspection experience on public works or heavy civil projects.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications for reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading plans & specs

Documentation skills

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

WSP is seeking a motivated Construction Inspector for our Seattle, WA office to join our Construction Management team. You will provide on-site inspection services for transportation, municipal, utility, and infrastructure projects across the Pacific Northwest.

Responsibilities include daily contractor inspections, detailed reports, material verification, traffic safety oversight, and coordination with project stakeholders to ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery.