Senior Construction Inspector

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Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.
Position Overview
Woolpert is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector that qualifies as a Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor (TCIS-1 or TCIS-2) for PennDOT, PA Turnpike or PA Municipal projects. This person will perform complex inspection work on infrastructure projects under minimal supervision, exercising wide latitude for independent judgment in determining compliance with plans, specifications, codes, agency standards, and contract requirements. This position leads inspection activities for assigned project areas or phases, resolves complex field conditions within contract and specification authority, and reviews and validates the documentation prepared by less-experienced inspectors. The role recommends changes to specifications, construction procedures, and work sequencing, mentors Construction Inspector I and II staff, and supports contract administration and dispute avoidance through accurate, factual field documentation.
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.
JOB DUTIES:
Perform complex inspection activities on multi-phase infrastructure projects under minimal supervision, exercising independent judgment in determining compliance with plans, specifications, codes, and contract requirements
Lead inspection efforts for assigned project areas or phases, including assignment of daily inspection coverage and coordination of inspection activities with project teams
Interpret and apply complex construction documents, specifications, shop drawings, and contract requirements to evaluate field conditions and installed work
Resolve complex field conditions and non-conformances within contract and specification authority, and escalate only matters requiring design change, cost or schedule impact, or Construction Manager decision
Review and validate inspection reports, daily diaries, and quantity records prepared by any assigned Inspector staff, to ensure accuracy, completeness, and defensibility
Recommend changes to specifications, construction work procedures, and schedules when field conditions warrant, and document the basis for each recommendation
Monitor contractor performance and identify emerging risks to quality, safety, schedule, and cost, and recommend mitigation to the Construction Manager
Verify that materials sampling, testing, and acceptance activities are performed in accordance with applicable standards, and evaluate test results against specification acceptance criteria
Coordinate with contractors, design engineers, utility representatives, agency personnel, and Construction Managers on technical issues and work sequencing
Ensure all inspection, testing, and documentation activities meet regulatory, agency, and project requirements across assigned project areas
Provide guidance, mentorship, technical training, and on-the-job development to less-experienced inspectors
Participate in progress, preconstruction, and coordination meetings, and present detailed field status, quantity, and quality updates