Job Description
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Fire Alarm Inspector with an electrical background for delivering Construction Inspection Services on transportation projects in our client's field office (NY & NJ). The candidate will be involved in projects with our Project Management/Construction Management team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges, including expertise in electrical system installations and installation of new fire alarms, as well as integration with existing facility-wide fire alarm systems.
Your Impact
Provide assistance to the Project Manager / Resident Engineer as directed
Overall contract compliance via daily inspections for all electrical construction work, and electrical and communications systems including fire alarm installations and integration with facility-wide systems
Prepare daily inspection reports in accordance with the project's requirements, recording and reporting any deviations from contract documents
Review contractor As-Builts monthly to ensure they are updated
Conduct and document, per client procedures, onsite QA/QC activities through use of: 1st Delivery Inspections, Closure Inspections, Mock-Up Inspections, and Factory and Field Acceptance Testing
Prepare and coordinate Pre-Activity meetings prior to significant scopes of work
Perform a detailed comparison of the contract drawings, specifications, and approved product submittals to ensure conformance with the contract, paying particular attention to electrical systems and fire alarm integration
Monitoring of sub-contractor & supplier usage to ensure pre-approval before work starts
Assist the contractor(s) with the coordination of activities on the construction site with the other trades and the facility, including coordination of electrical and fire alarm installations
Monitor workforce and performance against the work plan
Monitor compliance with generally accepted standards of workmanship
Offer recommendations to improve constructability
Complete punch lists and track completion
Coordination and scheduling with 3rd party specialty inspections
Perform additional duties as deemed necessary
Required Qualifications
11+ years minimum experience in construction experience including knowledge of electrical and communications systems including work on fire alarm systems, facility construction methods and working in operating transportation environments, materials, standards, and specifications, with knowledge of all facets of construction and construction documents. Transportation facilities experience is a plus.
Ability to pass Safety Training
Must be able to manage the various projects using established controls and procedures and provide jobsite leadership in all areas of scheduling, safety, quality, coordination with the designers and any critical issues pertinent to the project or the client / facility.
Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials, including those related to electrical systems and fire alarm installation and integration
Working knowledge of state and federal safety, environment guidelines and regulations.
Strong electrical engineering background with experience of inspection requirements for electrical system inspections and fire alarm installations
Have a full working knowledge of the change order and cost review process and the review / approval of contractor’s payment application.
Proficient in basic computer skills utilizing Windows / Outlook / Word / Excel and scheduling applications
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Valid driver’s license - Occasional travel within the region may be required.
Must be available to work alternate work hours on as-needed basis.
Proven ability to adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
This hire will be contingent upon client selection and successful background checks.
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.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
Electrical construction field inspection project experience with transportation facilities background is preferred
OSHA 30 Hour certified required
Experience with local governmental Agency Construction preferred
Experience with electrical systems, fire alarm installation, and facility-wide fire alarm integration preferred
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Expected Salary: $85,900 - $143,700
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s *** or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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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.
WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Fire Alarm Inspector with an electrical background for delivering Construction Inspection Services on transportation projects in our client's field office (NY & NJ). The candidate will be involved in projects with our Project Management/Construction Management team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges, including expertise in electrical system installations and installation of new fire alarms, as well as integration with existing facility-wide fire alarm systems.
Your Impact
Provide assistance to the Project Manager / Resident Engineer as directed
Overall contract compliance via daily inspections for all electrical construction work, and electrical and communications systems including fire alarm installations and integration with facility-wide systems
Prepare daily inspection reports in accordance with the project's requirements, recording and reporting any deviations from contract documents
Review contractor As-Builts monthly to ensure they are updated
Conduct and document, per client procedures, onsite QA/QC activities through use of: 1st Delivery Inspections, Closure Inspections, Mock-Up Inspections, and Factory and Field Acceptance Testing
Prepare and coordinate Pre-Activity meetings prior to significant scopes of work
Perform a detailed comparison of the contract drawings, specifications, and approved product submittals to ensure conformance with the contract, paying particular attention to electrical systems and fire alarm integration
Monitoring of sub-contractor & supplier usage to ensure pre-approval before work starts
Assist the contractor(s) with the coordination of activities on the construction site with the other trades and the facility, including coordination of electrical and fire alarm installations
Monitor workforce and performance against the work plan
Monitor compliance with generally accepted standards of workmanship
Offer recommendations to improve constructability
Complete punch lists and track completion
Coordination and scheduling with 3rd party specialty inspections
Perform additional duties as deemed necessary
Required Qualifications
11+ years minimum experience in construction experience including knowledge of electrical and communications systems including work on fire alarm systems, facility construction methods and working in operating transportation environments, materials, standards, and specifications, with knowledge of all facets of construction and construction documents. Transportation facilities experience is a plus.
Ability to pass Safety Training
Must be able to manage the various projects using established controls and procedures and provide jobsite leadership in all areas of scheduling, safety, quality, coordination with the designers and any critical issues pertinent to the project or the client / facility.
Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials, including those related to electrical systems and fire alarm installation and integration
Working knowledge of state and federal safety, environment guidelines and regulations.
Strong electrical engineering background with experience of inspection requirements for electrical system inspections and fire alarm installations
Have a full working knowledge of the change order and cost review process and the review / approval of contractor’s payment application.
Proficient in basic computer skills utilizing Windows / Outlook / Word / Excel and scheduling applications
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Valid driver’s license - Occasional travel within the region may be required.
Must be available to work alternate work hours on as-needed basis.
Proven ability to adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
This hire will be contingent upon client selection and successful background checks.
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.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
Electrical construction field inspection project experience with transportation facilities background is preferred
OSHA 30 Hour certified required
Experience with local governmental Agency Construction preferred
Experience with electrical systems, fire alarm installation, and facility-wide fire alarm integration preferred
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Expected Salary: $85,900 - $143,700
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s *** or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
#LI-DS1
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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Fire Alarm Inspector position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in New York City offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.
