Chief Inspector - Highway & Bridge Construction $10,000 Sign on Bonus

AECOM Corporation; Rocky Hill (CT); On-site; USD 117,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Chief Inspector for highway and bridge construction in Rocky Hill, CT. This on-site role leads inspection teams, coordinates with the Project Engineer, and ensures rigorous documentation and safety standards on transportation projects.

The position carries an $85–$95 hourly rate with a $10,000 sign-on bonus and requires a valid US driver’s license. CTDOT experience and NICET certification are preferred. Relocation is not offered.

Qualifications

• HS plus 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Valid US Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, coaching, and mentoring to subordinate group, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Establishes and maintains comprehensive project records, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and accessibility of all documentation.
• Serves as technical expert in field inspections and audits, recognized as the 'go-to' expert for complex technical issues.
• Provides clear guidance for all inspections, ensuring consistency and adherence to quality standards across projects.

Skills

Valid US Driver’s License

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Chief Inspector - Highway & Bridge Construction $10,000 Sign on Bonus

• Full-time
• State/Province: Connecticut
• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Primary Location: US - Rocky Hill, CT - 500 Enterprise
• Compensation: USD 85 - USD 95 - hourly

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AECOM is seeking aChief Inspectorto perform construction engineering and inspection services as directed by the Project Engineer.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides leadership, coaching, and mentoring to subordinate group, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Establishes and maintains comprehensive project records, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and accessibility of all documentation.
• Serves as technical expert in field inspections and audits, recognized as the 'go-to' expert internally and externally for complex technical issues.
• Provides clear guidance for all inspections, ensuring consistency and adherence to quality standards across projects.
• Sets direction and goals for inspection teams, aligning with overall project objectives and organizational strategies.
• Acts as external spokesperson on technical project issues, representing the company in meetings with clients, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders.
• Leads the development and implementation of audit strategies for individual's area of expertise, continuously refining processes for maximum effectiveness.
• Serves as key point of contact for high-profile engagements and member of AECOM senior leadership team, contributing to strategic decision‑making.
• Oversees the development and implementation of safety protocols for all inspection activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS plus10 years of relevant experienceor demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education
• Valid US Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Connecticut Dept. of Transportation (CTDOT)
• Metro-North Railroad Safety certification
• Experience supervising / managing less experienced inspectors.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules as needed for projects, including overnight work.
• NICET certification (or ability to obtain required level).
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

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AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private‑sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.