Chief Inspector

SLR International Corporation; Connecticut; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR Consulting (US) is seeking a Resident/Chief Inspector to provide oversight for CTDOT construction projects at road, bridge, and related infrastructure sites. You will lead field inspection teams, review contract documents, and coordinate with clients and contractors to ensure compliance and quality.

The role offers a path for professional growth with a strong focus on documentation, testing, and project records within a large, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or related engineering disciplines (NICET certifications with complementary experience considered).
• 5+ years inspecting and administering water, wastewater, process or industrial construction projects.
• 5+ years inspecting and administering CTDOT construction projects or equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with standard inspection processes and documentation typical of DOT or public agency funded projects.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Certification will be considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide Chief Inspector/Senior Inspector services for CTDOT 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 CTDOT 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Detail-oriented

Project management

MS Office

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Certification

NETTCP Concrete Certification

NETTCP HMA Certification

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 (CTDOT). 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.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team: Competitive total compensation package including 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, and 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 CTDOT 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 CTDOT 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 CTDOT construction projects, and/or a combination of municipal and CTDOT experience will also be considered a plus
• Familiarity with standard inspection processes, documentation and management typical of DOT or public agency funded projects
• ACIConcrete Field Testing Technician Certification will be considered aplus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• NETTCP Concrete and HMA Certifications
• 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 /Affirmative 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. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].

We’re Making Sustainability Happen. We don’t have all the answers to the complex sustainability challenges faced by humanity today. But we’re working on it. We are a consultancy with 4,500+ employees, working on projects in over 125 countries around the world. When you join SLR, you’ll work alongside some of the world’s leading advisors and technicians on projects of global importance in the environmental space. We know sustainability starts from within. And no matter how good we are today, we can always do better. We continually work on our internal ethics to set the standard for organisations and reflect the advice we give to clients.