Lead Construction Inspector

WSP USA

Vancouver, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$53.88–$65.85 Per Hour

SKILLS

A* Search, Building Codes, Building Regulations, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Construction, Construction Inspection, Construction Management, Construction Projects, Consulting, Cost Estimates, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Driver's License, Establish Priorities, High School Diploma, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Multitasking, People Management, Pharmacovigilance, Problem Solving Skills, Professional License, Professional Services, Project Estimates, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Quality Control, Record Keeping, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulatory Compliance, Requirements Management, Requirements Validation/Verification, Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Statistics, Technical Strategy, Technical Support, Testing, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Vancouver, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

**This Opportunity** WSP is currently initiating a search for a **Lead Construction Inspector** for our **Vancouver, WA** office. Be involved in projects with our Construction Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges. **Your Impact** + Follow standard practices to provide technical assistance and guidance that accounts for the proper inspection, construction, and functioning of highways, roads, bridges, materials, structures, infrastructure, equipment, and/or mechanical systems according to design standard specifications. + Act as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for projects of a moderate scope and complexity within a district. + Monitor project phasing plans and contractors' work to ensure quality control and contract compliance; documenting work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project. + Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work. + Attend pre-construction meetings. + Assist with calculating payments due to contractors for work completed. + Write and take pictures for daily reports. + Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of any field/site work, reviewing staffing, and equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates. + Provide guidance and training to entry-level inspection staff. + Engage in contact with client and contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate project inspection. + 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. + Provide materials acceptance. + Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. + 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. \#LI-TD1 **Who You Are** **Required Qualifications** + High School Diploma. + Minimum of 11 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior construction inspection experience. + Essential professional licensure/certification(s) including WSDOT and/or ODOT inspection certifications. + Well-defined knowledge of construction inspection principles, field inspection practices, process, methods and techniques. + Well-defined knowledge of relevant construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements. + Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions. + Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience. + Proficient 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. + Competent critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from inspection and testing results, data collation, load calculations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution. + Ability to direct others in the field such as subcontractors and junior-level staff 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. + Valid state driver's license. + Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening **Preferred Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree in closely related discipline. + Experience with project scheduling and pay estimates. **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** WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. Expected Rate: $53.88/hr - $65.85/hr 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 **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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WSP USA

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