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WSP USA Construction Inspector in Herndon, Virginia
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Construction Inspector for our Herndon, VA office. The following locations will also be considered: Northern Neck, VA and Saluda, VA . Be involved in projects with our PMCM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
Your Impact
Job Duties:
Inspect and review work in accordance with applicable codes and standards included in the project drawings and specifications including roadway, bridge, paving, electrical, and drainage, to ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, standards and codes.
Monitor, observe, and report on field quality control and quality assurance for materials testing activities and/or conduct routine field tests.
Recognizes construction problems and applies standard techniques and procedures to solve the problem.
Keeps detailed records of contractor’s performance and progress.
Measure and record material placed for periodic contractor payments
Conduct “receiving inspections” when material is delivered to the Project to verify that the materials received by the Contractor are accompanied by documentation noted by the source of supply and are in conformance with the Contract Documents,
Creates/maintains daily inspection reports and project documentation and/or logs that describe number of employees on a job site, amount of work performed and materials used, weather conditions, accidents on the job site and equipment use.
Utilize construction management software such as AASHTO’s Field Manager, ProCore, or Primavera Contract Manager, etc.
May recommend field changes to drawings and specifications.
Ability to work as a team member without close supervision
Maintains daily contact with client and contractors to discuss construction activities.
May attend construction meetings with client and contractors.
Ensure that contractor conforms to approved Maintenance-of-Traffic plans.
Perform field testing for asphalt.
Oversees materials testing activities
Work in various weather conditions and terrains and will be available nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Understand and follow instructions
Nights/weekends may be required
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications:
HS Diploma or possession of a State high school equivalence certificate.
Minimum of 3 years of demonstrable experience in construction inspection and testing.
Ability to read and comprehend contract documents, including complex plans, specifications, and shop drawings.
Knowledge of utilities construction methods including underground electrical ductbanks, materials, standards and specifications.
Current VDOT certifications including: MOT Workzone Traffic Control, Asphalt Field Level 1, Pavement Marking, OSHA 10-hr, with the ability to obtain the following certifications within 6-months. Erosion and Sediment Control, Soil and Aggregate Compaction, American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Level I, Concrete Field Cert. Asphalt Field Level 2, Guardrail Installers Training (GRIT), Nuclear Gauge Safety
Very good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with owners, engineers, consultants, and contractors.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license in accordance with WSP USA Inc. Human Resources policy
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Valid driver's license required and must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening
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
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policie
Preferred Qualifications:
College coursework.
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's 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.
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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 employee’s 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. Are you ready to get started?
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.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.