CEI Senior Inspector

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a CEI Senior Inspector for major long-term highway/bridge projects in the greater Tampa, FL area.  Be involved in projects with our Florida Construction Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

Job Duties:

• Interpret plans and perform independent technical assignments to ensure inspection and monitoring of construction activities performed on roadway and bridge construction projects.
• Verify that construction activities are performed according to the contract documents, including specifications, plans, standard plans, permits, policies and procedures.
• Perform materials testing using hand tools, gauges and/or instruments in accordance with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) requirements and scope of services.
• Use various engineering tools, equipment, instruments, and computers for performing technical tasks, problem solving and record keeping.
• Maintain detailed accurate records of operations and significant events: Complete and enter Daily Work Reports into client's database.
• Prepare documentation to validate payments to roadway contractors.
• Monitor and inspect the Work Zone Temporary Traffic Control (device usage, installation/placement, and materials to ensure safe work zones). Review work site activities for conformance with safety regulations and take corrective measures when deficiencies are identified.
• Monitor Environmental Permits compliance.
• 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 project needs

Who You Are

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 4 years of relevant construction inspection experience; with a minimum of 2 years of CEI inspection experience on road and bridge projects
• Knowledge of concepts, terminology and principles of road and bridge construction
• 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 project objectives.
• Analytical mindset to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English (orally and in writing) and maintain good working relationships with contractors, utility companies, FDOT and others
• 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 contract documents.
• 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.
• Ability to work nights and weekends and be available for emergency response work as necessary.
• Valid Class E driver’s license
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.

Certifications (must have or achieve within 3 months):

• CTQP Concrete Field Inspector Level I
• CTQP Asphalt Roadway Level I & II
• CTQP Earthwork Construction Inspection Level I & II
• CTQP Drilled Shaft Inspection preferred (required for inspection of all drilled shafts including miscellaneous structures such as sign structures, lighting structures, and traffic signal structures)
• CTQP Final Estimates Level I
• FDOT Intermediate MOT
• Nuclear Radiation Safety
• Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Training and Certification Program for Inspectors and Contractors
• IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector Level I

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