Construction Inspection Specialist

Construction Inspection Specialist

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Construction Inspection Specialist for our Philadelphia, PA office. An employee in this job performs technical inspections of construction projects or materials testing work, which involves project safety, project records control, reconstruction projects, or contractor cost payment. Work involves projects that are characterized by operations, such as roadway overlays, widening, stabilization, earthwork, material placement, water supply, and drainage. Work also involves interpreting contract requirements through analysis of specifications and drawings; and applying a variety of testing and inspection techniques. Work requires independent judgment in making technical decisions. Work is assigned with general direction by a technical supervisor who reviews work for results attained.

EXAMPLES OF WORK :

• Performs inspections of construction projects for compliance with contract requirements and department standards and specifications.
• Performs quality assurance testing of materials, including obtaining and preparing material samples, preparing documentation on sampling and testing, and ensuring materials conform to contract requirements and department standards and specifications.
• Schedules and controls test procedures for the quality of compaction control and random soils sampling programs.
• Conducts training for personnel associated with project construction to ensure compliance with project safety standards.
• Prepares or assists the project supervisor in preparing project documentation, periodic cost estimates, and progress reports summarizing the project work activities, including records of labor, material, and equipment used.
• Performs calculations to compute quantities of work performed and materials used to prepare documentation for contractor payment.
• Compiles construction data and records measurements using inspection equipment and by preparing drawings and taking photographs.
• Updates the daily inspection log with information gathered during inspections.
• Inspects and performs tests on aggregate, concrete, and bituminous products at vendor or project status locations to ensure compliance with specifications and standard.
• Travels to field sites to perform inspections.
• Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

ABOUT WSP :

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the worlds leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employees career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race / Age / Color / Religion / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / National Origin / Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.