Description
WSP is currently seeking a Building Special Inspector for our New York City, NY office. As a Building Special Inspector, you will be involved in projects with our New York Building Structure Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
Responsibilities:
- Independently perform concrete, steel and masonry inspection in buildings from structural drawing, shop drawings, specifications, and other project documents.
- Under minimal supervision, perform basic inspections of proposed and existing site conditions,
- Provide sound engineering judgment and coordinate with engineers to any field issue that may arise.
- Assist with verifying structural plans and specifications, recognizing basic construction, engineering, or survey problems and escalating any differences, errors, or technical problems for appropriate resolution.
- Assist with reviewing structural plans and shop drawings.
- Attend pre-construction meetings and assist with answering questions from contractors and other attendees.
- 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 knowledge of current special inspection practices.
- Work collaboratively with other professionals, engineers, inspectors, project managers, superintendent, and contractors.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma.
- 0-2 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior construction inspection experience.
- Valid state driver's license.
- OSHA 10 Hr safety certification
- Highly familiar with construction inspection principles, field inspection practices, process, methods and techniques.
- Highly familiar 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 a technical and non-technical audience.
- 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 instruction, and comply with company policies.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
- Analytical mindset to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
- 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 specifications.
- 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.
Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation: Expected Salary (hourly): $27.00-$33.00