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About the Role

Be involved in projects with our New York Building Structure Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. Takes part in providing inspection on projects to ensure construction compliance with plans, specifications, contract documents, and codified requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform field inspections on various assigned construction projects of basic to moderate scale and/or complexity, which may include examining and evaluating concrete reinforcements, concrete placement, and buildings structures.
Generate accurate and concise reports regarding assigned aspects of the project.
Ensure that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for inspection, and safety.
Independently perform concrete, steel and masonry inspection in buildings from structural drawing, shop drawings, specifications, and other project documents.
Under minimal supervision, perform basic inspections of proposed and existing site conditions.
Provide sound engineering judgment and coordinate with engineers to any field issue that may arise.
Assist with verifying structural plans and specifications, recognizing basic construction, engineering, or survey problems and escalating any differences, errors, or technical problems for appropriate resolution.
Assist with reviewing structural plans and shop drawings.
Attend pre-construction meetings and assist with answering questions from contractors and other attendees.
Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation and specifications related to inspection findings using electronic systems, written/oral feedback, photographs, drawings, diagrams, illustrations, spreadsheets, and reports.
Comply with client policies and procedures for inspection work under contract.
Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
Complete training on assigned tasks.
Exhibit knowledge of current special inspection practices.
Work collaboratively with other professionals, engineers, inspectors, project managers, superintendent, and contractors.
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.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior construction inspection experience.
Valid state driver’s license.
OSHA 10 Hr safety certification
Highly familiar with construction inspection principles, field inspection practices, process, methods and techniques.
Highly familiar with relevant construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Sound interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
Sound 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.
Analytical mindset to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, spreadsheets, and tools.
Ability to provide input and feedback to others in the field such as subcontractors and work colleagues 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.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Skills

Concrete inspection
Steel inspection
Masonry inspection
Technical writing
Office automation
Spreadsheets

Location

New York City, NY

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum of 3 years of relevant post education experience

Education Level

High School Diploma
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering preferred
ACI or ICC Concrete Construction Special Inspector certification preferred
ICC Structural Masonry Special Inspector certification preferred

Salary/Compensations

$32.00-39.00 hourly

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability coverage
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for bereavement
Paid time off for voting
Paid time off for naturalization proceedings

About the Company

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.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.