CEI Senior Inspector

WSP is currently seeking a CEI Senior Inspector for major long-term highway/bridge projects in the greater Orlando area. As a CEI Senior Inspector, you will be involved in projects with our Florida Construction Management Team and play a crucial role in ensuring that construction activities meet client objectives and solve their challenges.

Your Impact

As a CEI Senior Inspector, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Interpreting plans and performing independent technical assignments to ensure inspection and monitoring of construction activities on roadway and bridge construction projects.
• Verifying that construction activities align with contract documents, including specifications, plans, standard plans, permits, policies, and procedures.
• Conducting materials testing using hand tools, gauges, and instruments according to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) requirements and scope of services.
• Utilizing various engineering tools, equipment, instruments, and computers for technical tasks, problem-solving, and record-keeping.
• Maintaining detailed, accurate records of operations and significant events, including completing and entering Daily Work Reports into the client's database.
• Preparing documentation to validate payments to roadway contractors.
• Monitoring and inspecting Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control, including device usage, installation, and materials to ensure safe work zones.
• Reviewing work site activities for conformance with safety regulations and taking corrective measures when deficiencies are identified.
• Monitoring Environmental Permits compliance.
• Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Performing additional responsibilities as required by project needs.

Who You Are

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant construction inspection experience.
• Knowledge of concepts, terminology, and principles of road and bridge construction.
• High familiarity with construction inspection principles, field inspection practices, processes, methods, and techniques.
• High familiarity with relevant construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Sound self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet project objectives.
• Analytical mindset to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (orally and in writing) and maintain good working relationships with contractors, utility companies, FDOT, and others.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Ability to provide input and feedback to others in the field, such as subcontractors and work colleagues, to consistently complete tasks safely, efficiently, and accurately according to contract documents.
• Proven 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.
• Ability to work nights and weekends and be available for emergency response work as necessary.
• Valid Class E driver's license.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening.

Certifications

You must have or achieve within 3 months:

• CTQP Concrete Field Inspector Level I (Level II required for bridges).
• CTQP Asphalt Roadway Level I & II.
• CTQP Earthwork Construction Inspection Level I & II.
• CTQP Pile Driving Inspection.
• CTQP Drilled Shaft Inspection.
• CTQP Final Estimates Level I.
• FDOT Intermediate MOT.
• Nuclear Radiation Safety.
• Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Training and Certification Program for Inspectors and Contractors.
• IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector Level I.
• PCC Paving Inspection (TC3).
• Diamond Grinding and Grooving (TC3).
• Sawing and Joint Sealing (TC3).