Senior Construction Inspector

About the role

WSP is seeking Senior Construction Inspectors for the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion Project, the largest project in VDOT history. The role involves overseeing construction activities, inspections, reviews, and audits across multiple locations to ensure quality, compliance, and schedule adherence.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction inspections and audits.
• Observe and document QC/QA activities to verify compliance with the Quality Management Plan.
• Perform Hold Point inspections and Independent Verification inspections and tests.
• Focus on quality, construction, and production issues at multiple locations.
• Track and document quality, construction, and schedule issues and assist with issue resolution.
• Assist with tracking and documenting contract quantities, changes, and delays.
• Conduct and document observations on construction progress, including knowledge of construction materials, testing methods, and processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant post‑education experience in construction oversight and inspection of heavy civil, bridge, roadway, tunnel, ITS, building structures, and electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of construction means, methods, techniques, and inspection practices.
• Essential professional licensure/certification(s) such as ACI, NICET, and VDOT certifications.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Ability to work night shifts and weekends as necessary.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and quality processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree.
• Experience in similar roles on complex infrastructure projects using the design‑build delivery method.
• Successful completion and passing of WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
• Eligibility to pass client‑mandated background check and fingerprinting.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and retirement savings plans.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 U.S. offices, WSP designs lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. The company offers a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.