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Senior Construction Inspector

WSP in the U.S.
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking Senior Construction Inspectors for major long-term highway and bridge projects in the Hampton Roads region. These positions will report to the client site in Norfolk, VA.

WSP is currently overseeing construction activities on the high profile multi-billion dollar Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel Expansion Project. We are seeking multiple positions with experience in inspection of heavy civil, bridge, roadway, tunnel, ITS, building structures, and electrical and mechanical systems. Be involved in projects with our Hampton Roads Construction Management Team and be part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact:

Job Description:

Responsible for construction oversight of your specific discipline, inspections, reviews, and audits of the construction work. Tasks may include:

  • Provide construction inspections and audits
  • Observes and documents QC/QA activities to verify compliance with the Quality Management Plan
  • Performs Hold Point inspections and Independent Verification inspections and tests
  • Focus on quality, construction, and production issues at multiple locations
  • Track and document quality, construction, and schedule issues and assist with issues resolution
  • Assist with tracking and documenting contract quantities, changes, and delays
  • Conduct and document observations on construction as it progresses, including knowledge of construction materials, testing, methods, and processes
  • Prepare daily work reports and maintain project documentation.


Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant post education experience in construction oversight and inspection of work for your specific discipline
  • Knowledge of construction means, methods, techniques, and inspection practices
  • Essential professional licensure/certification(s) such as ACI, NICET, and VDOT certifications
  • Valid state driver’s license
  • Demonstrated experience in similar roles on infrastructure projects
  • Able to work night shifts and weekends as necessary to observe construction activities
  • Able to read and interpret plans, specifications, and quality processes


Preferred Qualifications:

  • College Degree


Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.

This role is subject to a client-mandated background check and finger printing.

This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.

About WSP

ABOUT US

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.

www.wsp.com

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.

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