Construction Inspector

TranSystems; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Construction Inspector 3 to join its Transportation Team in Kansas City, MO. This hybrid role demands overseeing construction work, ensuring compliance with specifications, and fulfilling responsibilities such as project management and client interaction. Candidates should possess a civil engineering degree and a PE license, along with extensive experience in construction engineering.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement for continued education

Commitment to professional development

Incentive compensation for eligible positions

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years professional experience in Construction Engineering and Inspection.
• 20+ years of Transportation Engineering experience preferred.
• Safety-first mindset with strong collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and oversees construction work for compliance with specifications.
• Serves as daily point of contact with clients and contractors.
• Records quantities of materials and maintains documentation.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Strong writing skills

Strong listening skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Promote diversity and equity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri

Job description

Overview

GFTis seeking aConstruction Inspector 3 to join our Transportation Team in Kansas City, MO! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our "Office Location" office.

At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment toexcellence,safety,innovation, andsustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety andquality standards.

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

Inspects and oversees construction work to ensure that results, procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications. Serve as daily point of contact with clients and contractors. Manage all aspects of a project including construction observations, material testing and maintaining documentation.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

1. Measures distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of structural installations and layouts.

2. Verifies levels, alignment, and elevation of installations.

3. Observes work in progress to ensure that procedures followed, and materials used conform to specifications.

4. Prepares samples of materials for laboratory testing.

5. Examines workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standard and approves installation.

6. Interprets plans and specifications for Contractor and discusses deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction.

7. Records quantities of materials received or used during specified periods, develops pay estimates and change orders.

8. Maintains daily log of construction and inspection activities and compares progress reports.

9. Monitors several types of work activity, however not simultaneously.

10. Maintain construction safety practices and work methods for compliance

11. Manages documents using electronic platforms such as AASHTOWare, e-Builder, or Transport

Qualifications

What you'll bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• A licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri (PE).
• A minimum of 10 years professsional experience in Construction Engineering and Inspection.
• A safety-first mindset.
• Strong writing, listening and communication skills.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.
  

What we prefer you bring:

• 20+ years of Transportation Engineering experience with state DOT, municipal, and/or multimodal projects.
• ACI Field and/or Strength, Troxler or similar state DOT certification are recommended, but not required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers, clients and contractors to solve problems and conflicts.
• Ability and desire to lead

Compensation:

The hourly range for this position is $35.00 - 45.00. Hourly rate is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

Location: Kansas City, MO

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

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What you'll bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• A licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri (PE).
• A minimum of 10 years professsional experience in Construction Engineering and Inspection.
• A safety-first mindset.
• Strong writing, listening and communication skills.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.
  

What we prefer you bring:

• 20+ years of Transportation Engineering experience with state DOT, municipal, and/or multimodal projects.
• ACI Field and/or Strength, Troxler or similar state DOT certification are recommended, but not required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers, clients and contractors to solve problems and conflicts.
• Ability and desire to lead

Compensation:

The hourly range for this position is $35.00 - 45.00. Hourly rate is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

Location: Kansas City, MO

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

#LI-Hybrid

#LI-KC1

What you'll be challenged to do:

Inspects and oversees construction work to ensure that results, procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications. Serve as daily point of contact with clients and contractors. Manage all aspects of a project including construction observations, material testing and maintaining documentation.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

1. Measures distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of structural installations and layouts.

2. Verifies levels, alignment, and elevation of installations.

3. Observes work in progress to ensure that procedures followed, and materials used conform to specifications.

4. Prepares samples of materials for laboratory testing.

5. Examines workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standard and approves installation.

6. Interprets plans and specifications for Contractor and discusses deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction.

7. Records quantities of materials received or used during specified periods, develops pay estimates and change orders.

8. Maintains daily log of construction and inspection activities and compares progress reports.

9. Monitors several types of work activity, however not simultaneously.

10. Maintain construction safety practices and work methods for compliance

11. Manages documents using electronic platforms such as AASHTOWare, e-Builder, or Transport