Description
WSP is seeking a Full-Time Senior Construction Inspector for our Detroit, Michigan office, with other office locations including Lansing.
As a Senior Construction Inspector, you will be involved in projects with our Construction Management Team, performing documentation for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and other DOT and municipal construction projects.
Key responsibilities include:
- Performing inspections and collecting data from physical work sites, surveys, structural plans, blueprints, and technical drawings.
- Providing technical assistance and guidance on proper inspection, construction, and functioning of buildings, highways, roads, bridges, and infrastructure.
- Conducting initial checks, follow-up inspections, and final comprehensive inspections, providing written and oral feedback.
- Verifying load calculations, change orders, and interpreting contract plans and specifications.
- Monitoring project phasing plans, contractors' work, and ensuring quality control and contract compliance.
- Writing technical reports summarizing inspection findings and conclusions.
- Assisting technical staff, project managers, and contractors with risk identification and assessment.
- Providing guidance and training to entry-level inspection staff.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 11 years of relevant post-education experience in a discipline with prior construction inspection experience.
- Advanced knowledge of construction inspection principles, field inspection practices, and relevant construction codes and regulations.
- Ability to make technical computations and calculations, and effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 15+ years of MDOT, other state DOT, or local agency construction inspection experience.
- MDOT Certifications.