Water Quality Monitoring, Environmental and Engineering Inspections, Construction Inspection and Administration Specialist

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Water Quality Monitoring, Environmental and Engineering Inspections, Construction Inspection and Administration Specialist for our Miami, FL office. An employee in this job performs water quality monitoring, environmental and engineering inspections, technical inspections of construction projects or materials testing work, which involves project safety, project records control, reconstruction projects, or contractor cost payment. Work involves projects that are characterized by operations, such as roadway overlays, widening, elevating, stabilization, earthwork, material placement, water supply, and drainage. Work also involves interpreting contract requirements through analysis of specifications and drawings; and applying a variety of testing and inspection techniques. Work requires independent judgment in making technical decisions. Work is assigned with general direction by a technical supervisor who reviews work for results attained. Your Impact • Performs inspections of construction projects for compliance with contract requirements and department standards and specifications. • Performs quality assurance testing of materials, including obtaining and preparing material samples, preparing documentation on sampling and testing, and ensuring materials conform to contract requirements and department standards and specifications. • Schedules and controls test procedures for the quality of compaction control and random soils sampling programs. • Conducts training for personnel associated with project construction to ensure compliance with project safety standards. • Prepares or assists the project supervisor in preparing project documentation, periodic cost estimates, and progress reports summarizing the project work activities, including records of labor, material, and equipment used. • Performs calculations to compute quantities of work performed and materials used to prepare documentation for contractor payment. • Compiles construction data and records measurements using inspection equipment and by preparing drawings and taking photographs. • Updates the daily inspection log with information gathered during inspections. • Inspects and performs tests on aggregate, concrete, and bituminous products at vendor or project status locations to ensure compliance with specifications and standard. • Travels to field sites to perform inspections. • Performs related work as required. Who You Are Required Qualifications • Knowledge of the procedures and techniques used construction inspection. • Knowledge of the procedures, techniques, and equipment used in building construction. • Knowledge of the procedures and techniques involved in the collection and evaluation of technical data. • Knowledge of procedures and techniques used in performing tests on construction materials. • Knowledge of the principles surrounding the use of natural and manufactured materials and their placement in construction. • Knowledge of the use and functionality of standard office equipment. • Ability to read and interpret construction codes, plans, standards, and specifications. • Ability to perform required computations, cost estimates, and calculations. • 3+ years of relevant experience. • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. • High School Diploma.