Construction Inspector
Key Skills for This Role
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Who You Are
- Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma.
- At least 9 years of road and bridge construction inspection and testing experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- The ability to attain the following certifications within 90 days +/- or as class scheduling allows: NCDOT Concrete Field Technician certification, NCDOT Conventional Density certification, Level II Erosion & Sediment Control/Storm water certification, NCDOT QMS Roadway Technician certification, NCDOT ABC and Borrow Pit Sampling certification
- Ability to keep accurate records and compute field data.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans.
- General awareness of construction inspection principles, field inspection practices, process, methods and techniques.
- General awareness of relevant construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
- Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, and comply with company policies.
- Ability to work independently under supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- Ability to perform physical activities required of the testing and inspection procedures including squatting, bending, lifting, climbing and traversing difficult terrain.
- Good communication skills, both oral and written.
- Basic computer skills.
- 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.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Your Impact
- Examine and interpret construction plans, schedules and quantities.
- Support senior project inspectors in functional areas such as construction inspection, surveying and material sampling and testing.
- Verify that work is performed safely and in accordance with the project plans and specifications.
- Perform a wide variety of standardized and non-standardized tests and assignments in compiling, analyzing, computing, editing and processing field data.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree in closely related discipline is preferred.
About WSP
WSP is a global professional services firm headquartered in Montréal, providing engineering, advisory, and science-based expertise. It serves clients across transportation and infrastructure, property and buildings, earth and environment, energy, water, and other sectors.
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