Description
WSP is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Construction Inspector for our Seattle, WA office, to join our growing Construction Management team. Other locations may include Tacoma, WA. In this role, you will provide on-site inspection services for transportation, municipal, utility, and infrastructure projects throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Responsibilities:
- Perform daily inspections of contractor operations to verify compliance with plans, specifications, permits, and contract requirements.
- Prepare detailed daily inspection reports documenting workforce, equipment, materials, work activities, weather conditions, and significant events.
- Verify completed quantities and maintain supporting documentation for contractor payments.
- Monitor traffic control, public safety measures, and temporary erosion and sediment control practices.
- Coordinate and document field testing and material acceptance activities.
- Review material certifications, test results, and quality documentation.
- Maintain project records, photographs, field notes, and as-built documentation.
- Identify and communicate construction issues, potential conflicts, and non-conforming work.
- Attend project meetings and coordinate with contractors, owners, utilities, and project team members.
- Support change order documentation and field issue resolution.
- Promote a strong culture of safety and compliance on all projects.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 9 years of construction inspection experience on public works or heavy civil construction projects.
- Working knowledge of roadway, bridge, utility, transit, or municipal infrastructure construction.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, shop drawings, and contract documents.
- Strong written communication and documentation skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related field.
- WSDOT Transportation Fundamentals or equivalent training.
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician certification.
- Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL).
- OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour training.
- Experience with federally funded transportation projects.
- Familiarity with WSDOT Standard Specifications and Construction Manual requirements.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Expected Rate: $49.14-$64 hourly
- Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings