Lead Roadway Inspector

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a  
** Full Time Lead Roadway Inspector
** for our  
** Irvine, California
** office.  Be involved in projects with our  
** Construction Management Group
** and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

The Lead Roadway Inspector provides support to the Resident Engineer on complex construction management projects or programs, by performing construction engineering and inspection activities.  This person must be capable of applying diversified knowledge of construction engineering principles and practices and monitor construction for compliance with project documents. Must be able to read and interpret project plans and specification and has working knowledge of current Caltrans and industry construction standards.

Elements to be inspected or monitored may include maintenance of traffic, earthwork, drainage, utility relocation, storm water pollution prevention implementation and compliance, construction of roadway sections, pedestrian and bike facilities, structure elements of work, traffic and lighting improvements, landscape work and other similar activities.

Your Impact

+ Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, surveys, structural plans, blueprints, schematics, data, technical drawings, flow diagrams, material sampling, computer-generated reports, and other matrices for single, multi-phase, or multi-site field inspection activities.

+ Perform inspections on projects of moderate to increased complexity and/or scope, including proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, construction, materials, controls, resources, layout, alignment, and elevation to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, codes, and construction or operating permits.

+ Follow standard practices to provide technical assistance and guidance that accounts for the proper inspection, construction, and functioning of buildings, highways, roads, bridges, materials, structures, infrastructure, equipment, and/or mechanical systems according to design standard specifications.

+ Act as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for projects of a moderate/large scope and complexity within a district.

+ Perform an initial check during the first phase of construction and follow-up inspections throughout the construction project; at completion, performs a final, comprehensive inspection and provides written and oral feedback related to their findings.

+ Verify load calculations, change orders, interpretation of contract plans and specifications; resolving differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.

+ Monitor project phasing plans and contractors' work to ensure quality control and contract compliance; documenting work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.

+ Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team to execute inspection work; occasionally leading tasks and inspection staff for technical or field assignments on project work.

+ Attend pre-construction meetings and answer questions from contractors and other attendees.

+ Calculate payments due to contractors for work completed.

+ Write technical reports summarizing inspection findings and conclusions; generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using photographs, sketches, calculations, software, spreadsheets, technical drawings, flow diagrams, 2D/3D illustrations, and reports.

+ Assist technical staff, project managers, and contractors with risk identification and assessment, offering input, analysis, escalation, or resolution with construction, mitigation, and improvement activities for more intricate and involved construction or engineering problems.

+ Assist with inspection plan preparation and coordination of any field/site work, reviewing staffing, and equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.

+ Provide guidance and training to entry-level inspection staff.

+ Engage in contact with client and contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate project inspection.

+ Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during site inspections, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid-level risk environmental, construction, installation, equipment operations, and/or mitigation activities.

+ Remain current in latest inspection and construction knowledge, techniques, and practices.

+ 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.

Who You Are

** Required Qualifications*
* + High School Diploma.

+ Minimum of 11 years of relevant post education experience in discipline with prior construction inspection experience.

+ Essential professional…