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WSP USA Lead Construction Inspector in Wichita, Kansas
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Construction Inspector for our Wichita, KS, Office. Other locations considered include Topeka, KS , or Kansas City, MO . This candidate will be involved in projects with our Wichita, Kansas City, and Topeka Project Management/Construction Management Teams, and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges
Your Impact
Support our effort to grow our engineering and field services team in Kansas.
Construction Inspector is responsible for ensuring daily contract compliance to project plans and specifications on construction projects and maintaining documentation to support quality specifications, payment, and project acceptance.
Gathering material tickets, and tracking material quantities on construction project for plan compliance and contractor pay.
Communicate with engineering team, management, contractors and vendors.
Perform material testing and document results.
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.
Familiarity with KDOT, County, and Local Municipality policies and procedures.
Ability to obtain KDOT and other inspection certifications for construction services
Valid state driver’s license.
Advanced knowledge of construction inspection principles, field inspection practices, process, methods and techniques.
Advanced knowledge of relevant construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of construction inspection principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate standards or regulations.
Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and installation of equipment, materials, and systems.
Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from inspection and testing results, data collation, load calculations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontractors and junior-level staff 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.
Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening. .
Preferred Qualifications:
Coursework in construction and engineering
Road and Bridge Construction Experience
KDOT Certified Inspector Certifications
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.
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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.