Building Special Inspector

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Building Special Inspector for our One Penn Plaza- New York City, New York office.

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.

Your Impact

• Independently perform concrete, steel and masonry inspection in new and existing buildings. Provide sound engineering judgment and coordinate with engineers to any field issue that may arise.
• Reviews structural plans and shop drawings.
• Travel throughout the region will be required.
• Comply with client policies and procedures for inspection work under contract.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, studies and surveys, and construction.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exhibit basic knowledge of current field inspection practices.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals, scientists, engineers, inspectors, project control, and technicians on assigned inspection phases, checks, and tasks.
• 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 is required
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in concrete, steel and masonry inspection for buildings.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• ACI or ICC Concrete Construction Special Inspector certification required.
• OSHA 10 Hr safety certification
• Self-motivated.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems.
• Cognizant of time management.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Work in various weather conditions and terrains
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek such as nights and weekends schedules, as needed.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug / alcohol and harassment policies.
• This role is subject to a client-mandated drug / alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug / alcohol tests.

A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering preferred.
• ICC Prestressed Concrete Special Inspector certificate preferred.
• ICC Structural Masonry Special Inspector certification preferred
• ICC Structural Steel and Bolting Special Inspector certification preferred
• AWS CWI or ICC Structural Welding Special Inspector certification preferred
• DCA certified in NJ is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in structural stability inspection

Compensation and Benefits :

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Expected Salary : $51,000- $92,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and / or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location.

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, or federal law.

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Additional Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
30+ days ago