Soils Inspector Senior Coordinator

WSP USA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and parental leave

Sick leave and vacation

Job summary

WSP USA in Los Angeles seeks a Soils Inspector Senior Coordinator to lead field inspections, collect data, and ensure conformance with project plans and permits. You will work on diverse sites across Los Angeles and Orange County, applying survey tools and coordinating with engineers and project teams.

The role requires 5+ years of inspection experience, ability to read plans and specs, and the capacity to lift up to 50 lbs. Valid license and driving capability are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of post-education inspection experience.
• Experience inspecting concrete, structural steel, masonry, fireproofing, reinforcing steel, and soils.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and document construction activities for conformance to plans.
• Work at multiple client sites in LA/Orange County.
• Assist with data collection and analysis from field sources.
• Use survey tools to assess site conditions and conformance with permits.
• Provide technical assistance on building, highway, and infrastructure inspections.
• Verify load calculations and contract interpretations when needed.
• Attend pre-construction meetings and respond to contractor questions.
• Assist in calculating payments for completed work.
• Ensure adequate equipment and material availability for projects.
• Produce clear inspection documentation and reports.
• Comply with client procedures and safety guidelines.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Collaborate with engineers, inspectors, and project teams.

Skills

Soils inspection

Field data collection

Plans & specs reading

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree preferred

Tools

Survey instruments

Metering devices

Test equipment

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking an experienced Soils Inspector Senior Coordinator to join our team in Los Angeles, C A. This position is imminent and qualified candidates are encouraged to

Your Impact

• Inspect and document project related construction activities for conformance to project plans
• The qualified candidate(s) will work at various client construction project sites in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas inspecting and assessing construction activities
• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, structural plans, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, flow diagrams, material sampling, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for field inspection activities.
• Under minimal supervision, use survey instruments, metering devices, and test equipment to perform basic inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, construction, materials, controls, resources, layout, alignment, and elevation to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, and construction or operating permits.
• Provide routine technical assistance that accounts for the proper inspection, construction, and functioning of buildings, highways, roads, bridges, structures, infrastructure, equipment, and/or mechanical systems according to design standard specifications.
• Assist with verifying load calculations, change orders, interpretation of contract plans and specifications, recognizing basic construction, engineering, or survey problems and escalating any differences, errors, or technical problems for appropriate resolution.
• Attend pre-construction meetings and assist with answering questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Assist with calculating payments due to contractors for work completed.
• Assist with ensuring adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects, ensuring that material tests are performed, and materials meet required standards.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation and specifications related to inspection findings using electronic systems, written/oral feedback, photographs, drawings, diagrams, illustrations, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Comply with client policies and procedures for inspection work under contract.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, studies and surveys, and construction.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exhibit basic knowledge of current field inspection practices.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals, scientists, engineers, inspectors, project control, and technicians on assigned inspection phases, checks, and tasks.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 5+ of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior construction inspection experience.
• Experience in inspection of concrete, structural steel, masonry, fireproofing, reinforcing steel, and soils.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Hold a or have the ability to obtain a Los Angeles Deputy Grading Inspector License.
• Self-motivated with a proven record of accountability.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Must be able to read plans, specs and technical specifications.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to perform on your feet throughout the day including a lot of walking and potentially climbing ladders. Preferred Qualifications:
• Associate’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.
• Essential professional licensure/certification.
• ICC in concrete, structural steel welding, masonry, fireproofing and soils preferred.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $32.07 - $44.06

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, 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

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.