Inspector I

WSP • Columbia, MD

6h • $27 - $29

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Inspector I for our Columbia, MD
office. The client location will be in Gaithersburg, MD. 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.

Requirements

• High-School Diploma
• 0-2 years of construction inspection experience
• Experience in the inspection of underground water/sewer pipeline construction or of progressively responsible experience in maintenance, construction, or sub-professional engineering work.
• Experience should include any combination of water/sewer construction, sewer main lining, sewer manhole lining, replacement by excavation and pipe bursting
• Highly familiar with construction inspection principles, field inspection practices, processes, methods and techniques.
• Highly familiar with relevant construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Solid knowledge in MS Office including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Solid knowledge of Oracle Contract Management (CM-14)/Oracle Unifier or e-Builder.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Erosion and Sediment Control Yellow Card Certification
• MDA SHA Flagger Certification
• MDE Water Sampling Certification
• 2 years experience as a geotechnician
• 2 years experience on a survey crew;
• Confined space entry certification
• ACI certification;
• Water Distribution System Operators Certificate
• MDOT Certified Traffic Control Inspector

Responsibilities

• Provide daily site inspections to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications and codes, and maintain up-to-date project records and test reports.
• Review construction quantities and verify for the installed quantity.
• Perform Quality Assurance on the installed materials.
• Act as the Owner’s agent with regards to the construction process.
• Review progression of work to monitor and generally reconcile against construction schedule.
• Read/Understand contractor submittals, request for information (RFI), change order requests, and as-built drawings and comments.
• Communicate conditions and field conflicts/changes to Resident Inspector.
• Interface with client and the contractor, while working with, and taking direction from the Resident Inspector.
• Keep detailed records of contractor’s performance and progress.
• Oversee/Track the technical submittal, shop drawing review and RFI process, with support of design lead.
• Prepare daily construction log for all activities and project progress using the client’s software application/tool.
• Assist the Resident Inspector with compiling data, for monthly reports.
• Develop construction punch list
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED