Construction Inspector

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Construction Inspector for our Seattle, WA office, to join our growing Construction Management team. Other locations may include Tacoma, WA. In this role, you will provide on-site inspection services for transportation, municipal, utility, and infrastructure projects throughout the Pacific Northwest. You will be responsible for monitoring construction activities, documenting project progress, verifying compliance with plans and specifications, and helping deliver high-quality projects safely, on schedule, and within budget. This position provides opportunities to work on complex public works projects including roadways, bridges, transit facilities, utility improvements, and multimodal transportation infrastructure.

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.

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.
• Support change order documentation and field issue resolution.
• Promote a strong culture of safety and compliance on all projects.
• 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.