Chief Inspector

Lochner; Southbury (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Premia

Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Job summary

Lochner is looking for an experienced Chief Inspector to oversee construction inspections for transportation projects in Connecticut. This role entails supervising inspection activities and ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related fields along with extensive inspection experience. Benefits include flexible work schedules and comprehensive medical plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of construction inspection experience on transportation infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience serving as a Chief Inspector on CTDOT transportation projects.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise construction inspection staff on transportation infrastructure projects.
• Serve as the primary field representative between the client, contractor, and project team.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and quality standards.

Skills

Construction inspection

Communication skills

Knowledge of CTDOT standards

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Professional Engineer (PE) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

NICET Level 4

Tools

COMPASS

AASHTOWare Project

Job description

Lochner is seeking an experienced Chief Inspector to support transportation infrastructure projects throughout Connecticut. The Chief Inspector will oversee construction inspection activities for roadway, bridge, highway, utility, and transportation improvement projects in coordination with the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), contractors, utility agencies, and project stakeholders.

This role is responsible for ensuring construction work is performed in accordance with project plans, specifications, contract documents, safety standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise construction inspection staff on transportation infrastructure projects.
• Serve as the primary field representative between the client, contractor, CTDOT, and project team.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, permits, schedules, and quality standards.
• Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and contract documents.
• Coordinate and document daily construction activities, including labor, equipment, materials, and quantities.
• Prepare and maintain daily inspection reports, force account documentation, field books, and project correspondence.
• Verify contractor pay quantities and review monthly payment applications.
• Conduct field measurements, material verification, and quality assurance inspections.
• Coordinate with utility companies, local agencies, and stakeholders regarding project impacts and construction sequencing.
• Ensure compliance with CTDOT construction standards, procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Monitor project safety and enforce compliance with OSHA and site‑specific safety requirements.
• Identify field issues and coordinate resolutions with project engineers and construction managers.
• Attend project meetings, progress meetings, and coordination meetings with clients and contractors.
• Mentor and support junior inspectors and field staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or NICET Level 4 required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of construction inspection experience on transportation infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience serving as a Chief Inspector on CTDOT transportation projects required.
• Strong knowledge of CTDOT standards, specifications, construction procedures, and documentation practices.
• Experience with roadway, bridge, drainage, utility, traffic signal, and highway construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction documentation software.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites throughout Connecticut.

Preferred Certifications

• Working knowledge of COMPASS and AASHTOWare Project.
• NETTCP Certifications.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Certification.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification.
• ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Certification.
• NICET Certification (preferred).
• EIT or PE license (preferred but not required).
• CCM preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program.
• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match.
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible).
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health.
• Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501(c)(3).
• Education and Training Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Discounts.
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.