Chief Inspector

STV Incorporated; Clay Arsenal (CT); On-site; USD 98,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Continuing Education

Job summary

STV Incorporated is seeking an on-site Construction Engineering Inspector to oversee highway, bridge, buildings, and rail/transit projects. The candidate will review contractor submissions, manage documentation, and ensure compliance with contract documents and regulatory requirements.

Qualified candidates have PE/CCM/EIT with experience (or NICET Level 4 with 10 years) and strong knowledge of CTDOT CEI processes, materials, and computations.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineering License (PE), CCM or EIT with 5 years of experience or NICET Level 4 with 10 years of experience in construction engineering and inspection.
• Experience on transportation infrastructure projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of CTDOT CEI processes, contract administration, and construction documentation.
• Knowledge of construction materials and methods; Ability to perform complex quantity and engineering computations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work on-site as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and inspect construction activities related to highway/bridges, facilities/buildings, or rail/transit projects.
• Ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, and regulatory requirements by reviewing and verifying contractor submissions.
• Identify and document nonconforming work and ensure timely corrective action.
• Oversee and manage project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, daily reports, and change orders.
• Assist in coordinating project schedules, tracking progress, and maintaining accurate records of construction activities.
• Supervise, mentor, and assign work to inspectors and field technicians to ensure proper coverage and documentation.
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders, including contractors, engineers, and agency representatives, to facilitate project success.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and recommendations regarding construction issues.

Skills

PE License

CCM

EIT

NICET Level 4

Project inspection

Construction docs

Communication

On-site work

Driver's license

Tools

COMPASS

NETTCP Concrete

ACI Concrete

NETTCP HMA

NACE

AMP

BCI Coatings

ATSSA TC Supervisor

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and inspect construction activities related to highway/bridges, facilities/buildings, or rail/transit projects.
• Ensure compliance with contract documents, specifications, and regulatory requirements by reviewing and verifying contractor submissions.
• Identify and document nonconforming work and ensure timely corrective action.
• Oversee and manage project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, daily reports, and change orders.
• Assist in coordinating project schedules, tracking progress, and maintaining accurate records of construction activities.
• Supervise, mentor, and assign work to inspectors and field technicians to ensure proper coverage and documentation.
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders, including contractors, engineers, and agency representatives, to facilitate project success.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and recommendations regarding construction issues.

Required Qualifications:

• Professional Engineering License (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with 5 years of experience or NICET Level 4 with 10 years of experience in construction engineering and inspection.
• Experience on transportation infrastructure projects preferred.
• Strong understanding of CTDOT CEI processes, contract administration, and construction documentation.
• Knowledge of construction materials and methods Ability to perform complex quantity and engineering computations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work on-site as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of COMPASS and AASHTOWare Project NETTCP - Concrete Inspector, ACI - Concrete Certification, NETTCP - HMA Paving Inspector, NACE, AMP, or BCI - Coating Inspector, and ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor certifications.
• Professional Engineer License.

Compensation Range:

$97,980.00 - $111,341.00

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category.

STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders.

We're also committed to delivering formative career experiences - and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm.

We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully.

We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more at stvinc.com.

STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.