Senior Paving Construction Inspector - Lead Field Oversight

WSP; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 78,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP seeks a Senior Paving Construction Inspector to oversee urban and rural pavement rehabilitation projects valued up to $25 million. Based in Portland, ME, Augusta, ME, Eliot, ME or Merrimack, NH, you will manage asphalt work, shimming, milling, drainage, striping, and related tasks under the Resident Engineer.

You will interface with contractors, mentor inspectors, prepare daily reports, and coordinate sampling and testing while ensuring schedule and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 9 years applicable experience
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, design plans and specifications.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adherence to policies.
• Ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct.

Responsibilities

• Interfacing with contractors and attending meetings.
• Mentoring or supervising other inspectors, on behalf of resident engineer or project manager.
• Complete daily reports, measure and calculate unit price quantities.
• Coordinate independent material sampling and testing.
• Monitor maintenance of traffic.
• Take and compile photographs for tracking daily progress.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Read shop drawings

Quality & safety awareness

Supervisory skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Associate of Science in Engineering/Construction Management

Tools

MS Word

Site/Field Manager

APPIA

Procore

IPD

Bluebeam

NETTCP HMA certifications

Job description

WSP seeks a Senior Paving Construction Inspector to oversee urban and rural pavement rehabilitation projects valued up to $25 million. Based in Portland, ME, Augusta, ME, Eliot, ME or Merrimack, NH, you will manage asphalt work, shimming, milling, drainage, striping, and related tasks under the Resident Engineer.

You will interface with contractors, mentor inspectors, prepare daily reports, and coordinate sampling and testing while ensuring schedule and safety compliance.