This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Chief Inspector CEI for our Dallas, TX 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. Your Impact + Support Project Manager by working with contractors to inspect, document, and monitor activities to ensure compliance with specifications, plans, and other contract provisions. + Lead, oversee, and participate in inspecting work quality and materials used in a variety of projects. + Observe work during progress and upon completion for conformance to plans and specifications. + Verify contractors’ work for accuracy, proper methods, techniques, and compliance with standards. + Review daily work reports, sketches, measurements, photographs, and calculations for each pay item. + Coordinate materials testing personnel to ensure proper and prompt material testing to meet plan and contract requirements. + Understand and inspect Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). + Coordinate potential field conflicts with Field Engineer and bring them to the Resident Engineer’s attention for resolution. + Ensure proper traffic control and barricades are is installed and maintained throughout the job site. + Make recommendations to management regarding construction and constructability issues. + Maintain detailed records of the contractor’s daily operations, including manpower, equipment, construction methods, and events that affect the work. + Monitor work zone traffic control plan and identify discrepancies and potential issues. + Monitor the erosion control plan and identify discrepancies and potential issues. + Perform sampling and testing of component materials and completed work. + Verify the dimensions of prepared and completed work. + Inspect the construction work and conduct field tests. + Track and measure completed work quantities for payment. + Perform survey checks. + Manage the team of inspectors, coordinate their schedules, and oversee their work and records. + 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. \#LI-TD1 Who You Are **Required Qualifications** + High **s** chool diploma or equivalent + Minimum of 11 years of inspection experience on TxDOT or other DOT projects. + Experience administering all phases of complex construction contracts. + Experience managing inspection teams of 5-15 inspectors and coordinating tasks of moderate size and complexity. + Experience as a CEI/CM Chief Inspector on Roadway and Bridge Construction Projects or prior roadway/bridge construction experience. + Valid Texas Driver’s License with a good driving record. + Extensive understanding of TxDOT specifications, construction standards and practices. and record-keeping requirements. + Strong written and verbal communication skills. + Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications. + Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills. + Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills. + Ability to make technical computations and calculations. + Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations. + Ability to assertively direct others in the field. + Willingness to travel to construction sites for extended periods and work outside of normal business hours. + Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek. + Must be self-directed yet a team player, with a focus on quality, integrity, and success. + Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members. + Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adherence to health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies. **Preferred Qualifications** + SiteManager experience. + Chief Inspector/Superintendent on TxDOT and/or NTTA Highway projects + TxDOT Pre-certifications + 15-25 years of inspection experience on TxDOT or other DOT projects. **About WSP** 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.