On-Call Temporary Construction Inspection Specialist

WSP USA • Philadelphia, PA • 9h ago

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an On-Call Temporary Construction Inspection Specialist for our Philadelphia, PA office.

An employee in this job performs technical inspections of construction projects or materials testing work, which involves project safety, project records control, reconstruction projects, or contractor cost payment. Work involves projects that are characterized by operations, such as roadway overlays, widening, stabilization, earthwork, material placement, water supply, and drainage. Work also involves interpreting contract requirements through analysis of specifications and drawings; and applying a variety of testing and inspection techniques. Work requires independent judgment in making technical decisions. Work is assigned with general direction by a technical supervisor who reviews work for results attained.

Your Impact

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (NOTE: The examples of work are representative of the work, but every position classified to this job may not perform all examples of work listed. Conversely, this is not an all-inclusive list of work examples.)

Performs inspections of construction projects for compliance with contract requirements and department standards and specifications.

Performs quality assurance testing of materials, including obtaining and preparing material samples, preparing documentation on sampling and testing, and ensuring materials conform to contract requirements and department standards and specifications.

Schedules and controls test procedures for the quality of compaction control and random soils sampling programs.

Conducts training for personnel associated with project construction to ensure compliance with project safety standards.

Prepares or assists the project supervisor in preparing project documentation, periodic cost estimates, and progress reports summarizing the project work activities, including records of labor, material, and equipment used.

Performs calculations to compute quantities of work performed and materials used to prepare documentation for contractor payment.

Compiles construction data and records measurements using inspection equipment and by preparing drawings and taking photographs.

Updates the daily inspection log with information gathered during inspections.

Inspects and performs tests on aggregate, concrete, and bituminous products at vendor or project status locations to ensure compliance with specifications and standard.

Travels to field sites to perform inspections.

Performs related work as required.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Knowledge of the procedures and techniques used construction inspection.

Knowledge of the procedures, techniques, and equipment used in building construction.

Knowledge of the procedures and techniques involved in the collection and evaluation of technical data.

Knowledge of procedures and techniques used in performing tests on construction materials.

Knowledge of the principles surrounding the use of natural and manufactured materials and their placement in construction.

Knowledge of the use and functionality of standard office equipment.

Ability to read and interpret construction codes, plans, standards, and specifications.

Ability to perform required computations, cost estimates, and calculations.

7 or more years of relevant work experience.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

High School Diploma.

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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.

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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