Senior Field Inspector – Public Works & Infrastructure

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

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.