Roadway/Water Inspector

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full Time Roadway/Water Inspector for our San Bernardino, California office.

Be involved in projects with our Construction Management Group and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Resident Engineer on complex construction management projects or programs, by performing construction engineering and inspection activities.
• Apply diversified knowledge of construction engineering principles and practices and monitor construction for compliance with project documents.
• Read and interpret project plans and specifications and have working knowledge of current Caltrans and industry construction standards.
• Inspect and monitor various activities including water line installation and relocation, maintenance of traffic, earthwork, drainage, utility relocation, storm water pollution prevention implementation and compliance, construction of roadway sections, pedestrian and bike facilities, structure elements of work, traffic and lighting improvements, landscape work and other similar activities.
• Collect, compile, and analyze 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 single, multi-phase, or multi-site field inspection activities.
• Perform inspections on projects of moderate to increased complexity and/or scope, including 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.
• Follow standard practices to provide technical assistance and guidance that accounts for the proper inspection, construction, and functioning of buildings, highways, roads, bridges, materials, structures, infrastructure, equipment, and/or mechanical systems according to design standard specifications.
• Act as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for projects of a moderate/large scope and complexity within a district.
• Attend pre-construction meetings and answer questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Write technical reports summarizing inspection findings and conclusions; generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using photographs, sketches, calculations, software, spreadsheets, technical drawings, flow diagrams, 2D/3D illustrations, and reports.
• Afford technical staff, project managers, and contractors with risk identification and assessment, offering input, analysis, escalation, or resolution with construction, mitigation, and improvement activities for more intricate and involved construction or engineering problems.
• Assist with inspection plan preparation and coordination of any field/site work, reviewing staffing, and equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level inspection staff.
• Engage in contact with client and contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate project inspection.
• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during site inspections, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid-level risk environmental, construction, installation, equipment operations, and/or mitigation activities.
• Remain current in latest inspection and construction knowledge, techniques, and practices.
• 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior construction inspection experience.
• T1 (Treatment) and D1 (Distribution) water main certifications.
• Essential professional licensure/certification(s).
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Advanced knowledge of construction inspection principles, field inspection practices, process, methods and techniques.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of construction inspection principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate standards or regulations.
• Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and installation of equipment, materials, and systems.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from inspection and testing results, data collation, load calculations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontractors and junior-level staff to consistently complete tasks safely, efficiently, and accurately according to specifications.
• Prominent 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.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• T2 (Treatment and D2 (Distribution) certifications, or higher.
• Bachelor’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.
• Professional Engineering License.

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.

Pay

Expected Rate : $75 - $90 hourly

Schedule

Not specified

Skills

Construction inspection principles, field inspection practices, process, methods and techniques.

Construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.

Technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.

Technical knowledge to apply to inspection and testing results, data collation, load calculations, statistical analysis and arrive at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.

Interpersonal and communication skills.

Self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.

Assertive direction of others in the field such as subcontractors and junior-level staff.

Knowledge of latest inspection and construction knowledge, techniques, and practices.

Responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

Retirement savings.

Paid sick leave.

Paid vacation (or other personal time).

Paid parental leave.

Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $75 - $90 hourly

Contact Information

For more information about this opportunity, please visit www.wsp.com.