Special Inspector

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Building Special Inspector for our New York City, NY 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.

Takes part in providing inspection  on projects to ensure construction compliance with plans, specifications, contract documents, and codified requirements.  Tasks may include performing field inspections on various assigned construction projects of basic to moderate scale and/or complexity, which may include examining and evaluating concrete reinforcements, concrete placement, buildings structures,.  Generate accurate and concise reports regarding assigned aspects of the project.  Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for inspection, and safety.
 

Your Impact

• Independently perform concrete, steel and masonry inspection in buildings from structural drawing, shop drawings, specifications, and other project documents.
• Under minimal supervision, perform basic inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, 
• Provide sound engineering judgment and coordinate with engineers to any field issue that may arise. 
• Assist with verifying structural plans and specifications, recognizing basic construction, engineering, or survey problems and escalating any differences, errors, or technical problems for appropriate resolution.    
• Assist with reviewing structural plans and shop drawings.    
• Attend pre-construction meetings and assist with answering questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation and specifications related to inspection findings using electronic systems, written/oral feedback, photographs, drawings, diagrams, illustrations, spreadsheets, and reports.
• Comply with client policies and procedures for inspection work under contract.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures..
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exhibit knowledge of current special inspection practices.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals, engineers, inspectors, project managers, superintendent, and contractors.
• 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.