Structures Inspector

WSP; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Full-Time Structures Inspector for our San Bernardino, California office. You will perform bridge and highway structure inspections and provide construction management services in accordance with Caltrans manuals and standards.

Key tasks include inspecting structures to ensure compliance, reviewing submittals, making calculations, and assisting in contract change orders and reports. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of relevant experience and a background in public works

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of post-education experience in structural construction inspection related to Caltrans or major public works.
• Knowledge of stress analysis, structural mechanics, and strength of materials.
• Thorough understanding of Cal-OSHA practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of construction practices and highway bridge materials including concrete.
• Ability to work independently and solve field and office problems.
• Experience with pile driving, concrete deck construction, falsework and shoring.

Responsibilities

• Inspect bridges and highway structures to ensure compliance with contract plans and specs.
• Review falsework, shoring, demolition plans and concrete mix designs.
• Make grade, alignment, quantity, falsework and shoring calculations.
• Assist in contract change orders, RFIs and project estimates.
• Sample and test construction materials to monitor QA/QC.

Skills

Structural inspection

Stress analysis

Independent work

Caltrans procedures

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Civil/Structural Bachelors (preferred)

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an experienced Full-Time Structures Inspector for our San Bernardino, California office. Be involved in projects with our Construction Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges. Other Southern California locations may also be considered.

The Structures Inspector will provide bridge and highway structures inspection and perform construction management services using the Caltrans Construction Manual, Caltrans Standard Specifications and Standard Plans, Bridge Records and Procedures Manual, Falsework Manual, Survey Manual, Materials Sampling and Testing Manual, and Traffic Manual.

Your Impact

• Assist in inspections to assure compliance with contract plans, specifications, and special provisions on all phases of structural construction such as bridges, foundation, walls, falsework, shoring, drainage structures, and sign structures
• Assist in reviewing false work plans, shoring plans, demolition plans, concrete mix designs and other submittals provided by the contractors as required by the contract documents
• Make grade, alignment, quantity, falsework, and shoring calculations
• Assist in the preparation of contract change orders and responses to requests for information, contract estimates, progress pay estimates, and other documents or reports required for the Project
• Sampling and testing of construction materials to monitor compliance with contract specifications and Caltrans Quality Assurance Program
• 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.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant post education experience to include structural construction inspection as related to Caltrans or major public works projects
• Knowledge of stress analysis, structural mechanics, and strength of materials.
• Thorough understanding of Cal-OSHA practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of construction practices and the physical characteristics and properties of various highway bridge construction materials including concrete.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: pile driving, concrete prestressing, bridge deck construction, retaining wall construction, falsework, and shoring.
• Ability to work independently and make minor decisions concerning construction work in progress and to solve field and office problems.
• Ability to use an automatic level and transit for the purpose of verifying line and grade.
• Understanding of Caltrans construction methods and practices
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four-year degree in civil or structural engineering

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Expected Rate : $75.00 - $95.00 hourly

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.

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