Description
WSP is currently seeking a Full-Time Construction Inspector for our Indianapolis, IN office.
Your Impact:
- Assist with collecting, compiling, and analysing data from physical work sites, surveys, structural plans, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, material sampling, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for field inspection activities.
- Under minimal supervision, use test equipment to perform basic inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, construction, materials, controls, resources, layout, alignment, and elevation to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, and construction.
- Perform testing of soil density, concrete air/slump/yield, moisture content, and other required construction tests.
- Provide routine technical assistance for the proper inspection, construction, and functioning of highways, roads, bridges, structures, and/or infrastructure according to design standard specifications.
- Assist with verifying change orders, interpretation of contract plans and specifications, recognising basic construction, engineering, or survey problems, and escalating any differences, errors, or technical problems for appropriate resolution.
- Assist with calculating payments due to contractors for work completed.
- Assist with ensuring adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects, ensuring that material tests are performed, and materials meet required standards.
- Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation and specifications related to inspection findings using electronic systems, written/oral feedback, photographs, drawings, diagrams, illustrations, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Comply with client policies and procedures for inspection work under contract.
- Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Exhibit basic knowledge of current field inspection practices.
- Work collaboratively with other professionals, engineers, inspectors, project control, and technicians on assigned inspection phases, checks, and tasks.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant post-education experience in a discipline with prior construction inspection experience.
- Valid state driver's license.
- Highly familiar with construction inspection principles, field inspection practices, processes, methods, and techniques.
- Highly familiar with relevant construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills.
- Sound self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritisation of responsibilities.
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, and comply with company policies.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team.
- Analytical mindset to exercise sound judgement.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's Degree in a closely related discipline is preferred.
- Essential professional licensure/certification is preferred.