Inspector/Superintendent

About the role

The Small Business Mentoring Program (SBMP) supports and mentors small businesses in the New York Metro Area through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on training, and technical guidance in prime contracts with MTA agencies. The role involves overseeing construction work performed by small business contractors and mentoring them on concrete operations.

Responsibilities

• Independently oversee multiple construction sites to ensure all activities comply with contractual requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive inspection services, emphasizing safety protocols and quality assurance, with a primary focus on concrete operations.
• Attend and participate in daily project meetings, including start-of-shift toolbox talks and end-of-shift reviews, to maintain effective communication and coordination, ensuring contractor field staff adhere to all health and safety standards.
• Prepare detailed daily reports documenting work performed, project progress, and any issues encountered, and accurately enter data and reports into the web-based construction management software application.
• Support project staff in performing field tests on construction materials and review submittals such as shop drawings and work plans for compliance.
• Schedule and facilitate special inspections as required by project specifications.
• Coordinate with MTA personnel for site inspections, site access, safety requirements, protection measures, and overall project management.
• Assist in subcontractor coordination.
• Verify and calculate quantity payment items to support contract payment processes.
• Address field concerns and resolve schedule impacts in collaboration with the General Superintendent and/or Project Manager; review contract documents in advance to anticipate, identify, and communicate potential project issues to the Project Manager and/or MTA management, and report all contract discrepancies and differing site conditions in a timely manner.
• Work proactively with contractors to minimize public disruptions, ensuring adherence to project phasing plans, maintenance, and protection of traffic (MPT) plans, and required permits.
• Mentor MTA Small Business Contractors to ensure their performance and submissions meet all project completion requirements.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding the use of company funds and resources, strictly adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.

Requirements

• Possession of a High School Diploma or equivalent educational credential.
• Minimum of nine (9) years of progressive, post-education professional experience in the relevant discipline, including substantial prior construction inspection experience with a proven record of overseeing and inspecting concrete work such as mixing, placement, and finishing.
• Possession of a higher education degree in a construction field, relevant certifications, or professional licensure beyond the required qualifications may be considered as equivalent to additional years of experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in managing or monitoring at least two (2) construction projects, each with a minimum value of one (1) million dollars.
• Comprehensive experience working on infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in interpreting and understanding contract documents, including specifications, contract drawings, and shop drawings.
• Able to accurately document and report project issues and performance using Electronic Project Management platforms, with preference for experience in MTA’s Asite, MTA Project Management Information System (MTA PMIS/Unifier), and/or Procore.
• Established history of consistently upholding workplace safety standards and ability to adhere to WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and anti-harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Demonstrated experience with Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) projects, including completion of track safety training.
• Quality control experience in supervising concrete work, encompassing mixing, placement, and finishing processes.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) license is preferred.
• Certification at NICET Level I or equivalent qualification.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Previous experience in training, mentoring, or teaching in related subject areas.

Benefits

• WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including 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.

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $90,000 - $135,000

Schedule

Flexibility to work in diverse railroad construction environments and under various weather conditions, with flexibility for day, night, and weekend shifts as necessary.

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.