Construction Inspector

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-time Construction Inspector for our Knoxville, TN office. Be involved in projects with our Construction Management Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. Who You Are Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree or higher preferred. Minimum 3 years of transportation construction inspection experience; 5+ years preferred. Engineering Interns (EI) may be eligible for this position without experience. Experience performing CEI, MEI, transportation construction inspection, maintenance inspection, or roadway infrastructure inspection services. Experience interpreting roadway, bridge, traffic signal, ITS, signing, pavement marking, drainage, and utility plans. Experience preparing daily work reports, inspector diaries, quantity calculations, and project documentation. Working knowledge of TDOT Standard Specifications, Standard Drawings, Construction Manuals, and applicable FHWA requirements. Ability to coordinate with contractors, TDOT project personnel, utility owners, and stakeholders in a professional manner. Ability to work independently in an active construction environment while maintaining accurate project records. Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Desired Active Certifications: TDOT HMA Certified Roadway Inspector TDOT Concrete Field Technician TDOT Aggregate Certified Technician TDOT Nuclear Gauge Field Technician Level I or II Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector UT TTAP Work Zone Traffic Control Supervisor UT TTAP Guardrail Installation and Inspection ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience performing CEI services on TDOT roadway, interstate, bridge, or transportation improvement projects. Experience inspecting grading, drainage, utility relocations, aggregate base, asphalt paving, concrete paving, curb and gutter, guardrail, signing, and pavement marking operations. Working knowledge of TDOT construction procedures, materials acceptance requirements, and contractor pay item documentation. Experience preparing daily reports, force account records, quantity calculationsand project documentation for transportation construction projects Experience serving as the primary inspector or lead inspector on roadway construction projects exceeding $5 million in construction value. Familiarity with TDOT software, AASHTOWare Project Construction & Materials, or similar DOT project management platforms. Experience inspecting maintenance of traffic (MOT) operations and work zone traffic control installations. Experience coordinating construction activities with utility owners, local agencies, contractors, and public stakeholders. Current TDOT certifications in multiple roadway inspection disciplines. Experience performing field sampling and testing of asphalt, concrete, aggregates, and embankment materials. Experience inspecting bridge rehabilitation, bridge maintenance, or minor structure projects. Ability to work independently on remote assignments with limited supervision. Previous experience supporting on-call CEI or construction management contracts for state DOT or local agency clients. #LI-JR1