Construction Inspector

Construction Inspector

WSP

Columbia, MD • On-site

$22 - $26/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago


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8.5

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Job description

Job Description
This Opportunity
Be involved in projects with our CM Team and be part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solve their challenges.
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Construction Inspector for our Columbia, MD office. This candidate will serve as a Construction Inspector to support our Construction Management and Inspection services related to Water and Wastewater infrastructure projects in Anne Arundel County, MD.
Your Impact
Roles and Responsibilities
  • Provide daily site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications and codes and maintain up-to-date project records.
  • Review Contractor submittals, requests for information, change order requests, and as-built drawings.
  • Measure and record pay items.
  • Coordinate job progress meeting.
  • Communicate conditions and field conflicts/changes to Owner.
  • Provide recommendation for field issues.
  • Work closely with others team members, along with personnel from utilities, state, local, and federal agencies.
  • Demonstrate independent and effective problem solving/decision making.
  • Must be fluent in both written and spoken English.

Who You Are
Minimum Requirements:
  • High-School Diploma
  • 0-2 years of construction inspection experience
  • Experience in field inspection, or construction supervision of civil works projects (earthwork, roads, utilities, infrastructure, paving, piping, HVAC, etc.)
  • Must possess knowledge and experience in ASTM, ACI, and other miscellaneous construction testing requirements, as well as knowledge in construction inspection procedures, and inspections methodologies, including the use of nuclear gauges, concrete sampling, and construction safety.
  • Must have proficient verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
  • Enthusiastic to learn and capable to lift up to 50lbs. #LI-JR1

WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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 (all locations): $22-26/hour
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
About Us
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.
www.wsp.com
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Construction Inspector?

A: To succeed as a Construction Inspector, key technical skills include proficiency in building codes, safety regulations, and construction methods, as well as knowledge of inspection tools and software. Soft skills such as strong communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities are also crucial, enabling inspectors to effectively identify and report defects, negotiate with contractors, and maintain accurate records. These technical and soft skills combined enable construction inspectors to ensure compliance, identify potential risks, and contribute to the overall quality and safety of construction projects.

Q: What is the career path for a Construction Inspector?

A: A Construction Inspector's typical career progression involves starting as an Entry-Level Inspector, conducting site visits and enforcing building codes, before advancing to a Mid-Level Inspector, overseeing projects and mentoring junior inspectors. As they gain experience, they can move into Senior Inspector roles, leading teams and making complex technical decisions, or transition into specialized roles like Plan Reviewer or Construction Manager. With experience and certifications, Construction Inspectors can also pursue long-term career prospects in related fields, such as engineering, architecture, or project management, or start their own inspection services businesses.



WSP job posting for a Construction Inspector in Columbia, MD with a salary of $22 to $26 Hourly and benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, PTO, Life, and Retirement with a map of Columbia location.