WSP in the U.S.
WSP is seeking a
Lead Construction Inspector
in Seattle/Redmond, WA to oversee a federally funded bridge construction project, including work over I‑5. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring compliance with WSDOT specifications and managing inspection activities across complex, high‑traffic infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
Construction Oversight:
Perform detailed inspections of bridge construction activities, including structural components, materials, and workmanship.
Compliance:
Ensure compliance with WSDOT specifications, federal standards, and project requirements.
Leadership & Mentorship:
Serve as the lead inspector, supervising and guiding a junior inspector. Provide training, feedback, and quality assurance to inspection staff.
Documentation & Reporting:
Prepare daily reports, inspection logs, materials acceptance and compliance documentation. Communicate findings to project managers, contractors, and stakeholders. Document completed work and support the preparation of field note records for the monthly progress payment.
Safety & Compliance:
Monitor construction activities for adherence to safety standards, traffic control requirements, and environmental regulations. Coordinate with contractors and agencies to resolve issues promptly. 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.
Additional Responsibilities:
Perform other duties as required by business needs.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 11 years of inspection experience in bridge construction projects.
Proven experience with major highway projects (preferably I‑5 or similar).
Strong knowledge of WSDOT specifications and federal construction standards.
Ability to lead inspection teams and mentor junior staff.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.
Experience with federally funded infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with traffic control plans and highway safety protocols.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications in construction inspection or quality assurance (WSDOT or equivalent).
Washington State Professional Engineer (PE).
Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. Benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation Expected Rate: $50.33 – $75.05 per hour. 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 or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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.
Authorization 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, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation is owed to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Lead Construction Inspector
in Seattle/Redmond, WA to oversee a federally funded bridge construction project, including work over I‑5. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring compliance with WSDOT specifications and managing inspection activities across complex, high‑traffic infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
Construction Oversight:
Perform detailed inspections of bridge construction activities, including structural components, materials, and workmanship.
Compliance:
Ensure compliance with WSDOT specifications, federal standards, and project requirements.
Leadership & Mentorship:
Serve as the lead inspector, supervising and guiding a junior inspector. Provide training, feedback, and quality assurance to inspection staff.
Documentation & Reporting:
Prepare daily reports, inspection logs, materials acceptance and compliance documentation. Communicate findings to project managers, contractors, and stakeholders. Document completed work and support the preparation of field note records for the monthly progress payment.
Safety & Compliance:
Monitor construction activities for adherence to safety standards, traffic control requirements, and environmental regulations. Coordinate with contractors and agencies to resolve issues promptly. 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.
Additional Responsibilities:
Perform other duties as required by business needs.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Minimum 11 years of inspection experience in bridge construction projects.
Proven experience with major highway projects (preferably I‑5 or similar).
Strong knowledge of WSDOT specifications and federal construction standards.
Ability to lead inspection teams and mentor junior staff.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.
Experience with federally funded infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with traffic control plans and highway safety protocols.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications in construction inspection or quality assurance (WSDOT or equivalent).
Washington State Professional Engineer (PE).
Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. Benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation Expected Rate: $50.33 – $75.05 per hour. 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 or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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.
Authorization 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, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation is owed to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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