Senior Construction Inspector

About the role

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces, and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor on-site construction activities for compliance with plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Inspect materials and construction processes in accordance with client scope of services, including plans, specifications, and special provisions.
• Transport samples to appropriate laboratories for testing as required.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of daily operations, significant events, and inspection findings.
• Prepare daily inspection reports, pay estimates, quantity calculations, and backup documentation.
• Monitor and inspect work zone traffic control and contractor’s quality control procedures.
• Perform material sampling, testing, and verification of procedures in conformance with approved Quality Control Plans.
• Review material testing procedures and results for contract compliance; measure quantities of materials placed.
• Conduct sampling and/or in-place testing of soil, aggregate base, concrete, and asphalt concrete pavement.
• Mentor and train early-career professionals; assist resident engineers and project administrators.
• Participate in project meetings and reviews, providing technical expertise and insights.
• Support the development of new techniques and standards for inspection and contract administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 10 years of DOT or municipal CEI inspection services experience required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required.
• Level 1 and Level 2 certifications (including MOT Advanced).
• Agregate Production Certification, Bituminous Street Certification, Bridge Construction, ACI Certification, Concrete Field Inspection, Grading and Base Tester, Grading and Base Inspector.
• IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector Level I, Nuclear Radiation Safety, and other relevant certifications as required by project location.
• Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Training and Certification Program for Inspectors and Contractors (as applicable).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Products (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc).
• Experience with project documentation software preferred.

Qualifications

• Primarily field-based role must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Full-time position with standard business hours; occasional night work or overtime may be required based on project deadlines.
• Must be able to work onsite at a WSB office, as needed, as required by the project, client, or hiring manager.
• Reliable transportation required and the ability to travel daily within assigned territory.

Benefits

Full-time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Schedule

Full-time position with standard business hours; occasional night work or overtime may be required based on project deadlines.

Pay

Competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSB is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.