Chief Inspector

slrconsulting; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Orthodontia

Vision

FSA/HSA

PTO

Holidays

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

EAP

Job summary

SLR Consulting (US) is hiring a Resident/Chief Inspector to oversee CT DOT construction inspection projects across Connecticut. You will lead field inspection teams, ensure contract compliance, and provide expert oversight on major road and bridge work.

The role requires 5+ years in inspecting CT DOT or similar projects, a Civil Eng/Construction Mgmt degree, and strong leadership and communication skills. We offer career growth, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or related engineering disciplines.
• NICET Certifications with complementary experience will be considered.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide Chief Inspector/Senior Inspector services for CT DOT Construction Inspection Projects.
• Review contract documents and coordinate with clients and contractors.
• Prepare records for oversight including daily inspection reports and testing protocols.
• Develop and maintain project records throughout construction and prepare estimates/change orders.
• Monitor, manage and execute material testing as required.
• Review subordinate inspection staff work including daily reports and tests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Team leadership

Multi-tasking

Organization

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

NICET Certifications (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

As a Resident Engineer/Chief Inspector you will provide oversight services for a variety of infrastructure projects in scope and size from road reconstruction projects to complex bridge replacement projects across Connecticut.

In this role, you'll lead field inspection teams, ensure compliance with contract requirements and provide expert oversight on construction infrastructure projects with a specific project focus on Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT).

We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

As our new Resident/Chief Inspector , you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you'll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they'll tell you that's just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• orthodontia
• vision
• FSA/HSA
• generous PTO accrual
• 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement account with company matching program
• company paid life insurance
• short & long term disability insurance
• employee assistance program

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $130,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.

Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Provide Chief Inspector/Senior Inspector services for CT DOT Construction Inspection Projects
• Review of contract documents
• Coordinate with clients and contractors
• Prepare records for oversight of construction projects including daily inspection reports, testing protocols and the CT DOT five volume system for record keeping
• Prepare for and run meetings
• Develop and maintain project records throughout construction
• Prepare estimates and change orders
• Monitor, manage and execute necessary material testing
• Prepare project correspondence
• Review subordinate inspection staff work including daily reports, computations, testing results, correspondence
• Coordinate with utility companies and various agencies of the industry as necessary
• Prepare for and present at interviews for future work

Qualifications/Education/Memberships

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or related engineering disciplines, NICET Certifications with complementary experience will also be considered
• 5+ years of experience inspecting and administering water, wastewater, process or industrial construction projects
• 5+ years of experience inspecting and administrating CT DOT construction projects, and/or a combination of municipal and CT DOT experience will also be considered a plus
• Familiarity with standard inspection processes, documentation and management typical of DOT or public agency funded projects
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Certification will be considered a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• NETTCP Concrete and HMA Certifications Preferred
• NETTCP Quality Assurance Technologist certification a plus
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and/or projects with varying types of construction projects throughout Connecticut and nearby states
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage work
• Manage and provide direction to team members
• Excellent written and communication skills

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be.

SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status.

At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self.

We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work a