Construction Inspector; FTA & BABA Compliance

Platinum Global Talent Solutions Ltd.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Platinum Global Talent Solutions Ltd. is seeking a Construction Inspector; FTA & BABA Compliance for the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), a landmark transit program that will enhance capacity and reliability across the Northeast Corridor.

You will lead audits, document reviews, and compliance verification for Buy America and related federal requirements, coordinating with contractors and the Quality Manager to ensure traceability and conformance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Quality Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in quality assurance, construction quality, federal compliance, or construction management on major infrastructure or transportation projects.
• Experience with federally funded transportation projects and FTA Buy America, BABA, or FRA requirements preferred.
• Proficiency with quality audits, document reviews, and compliance assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and oversight of FTA Buy America and BABA requirements and federal regulations.
• Review contractor processes to verify federal requirements are incorporated into procurement and construction activities.
• Review Bills of Materials and supporting documentation for completeness and domestic sourcing.
• Monitor waivers and identify items requiring corrective action.
• Conduct audits, surveillance, and document reviews of contractors and suppliers.
• Verify implementation of Quality Management Plans and inspection procedures.
• Prepare periodic quality and compliance status reports and NCRs.

Skills

Quality assurance

Construction quality

Federal compliance

Audit experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Quality Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic document management systems

Job description

About the Company & Project

Our client is a leading global Consultancy renowned for delivering high-profile, complex, iconic, large-scale capital projects.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and accomplished Construction Inspector; FTA & BABA Compliance for the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to contribute to this landmark project that is poised to deliver transformative impacts across economic, transportation, and environmental sustainability.

The busiest rail connection between New York, New Jersey, and the Northeast Corridor, the Hudson Tunnel Project will improve capacity, reliability, and resiliency of commuter and intercity rail transit serving 800,000 daily passengers from Washington, D.C. to New York and New England. This is a milestone project that is slated to receive nearly $12 billion in federal funding, the largest investment in a mass transit project in modern history.

As the Construction Inspector; FTA & BABA Compliance, you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of this significant project. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a mission that aligns with our client's purpose: to create responsible places that bring transformative impact to their people, communities, and societies.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and oversight of applicable FTA Buy America and BABA requirements, federal regulations, contract requirements, and project procedures.
• Review contractor and subcontractor processes to verify that federal requirements are incorporated into procurement, sourcing, manufacturing, fabrication, delivery, and construction activities.
• Review Bills of Materials Lists (BMLs) and supporting documentation for completeness, consistency, traceability, and domestic sourcing.
• Verify supporting documentation such as manufacturer certifications, supplier information, origin documentation, and other required records.
• Monitor applicable waivers, including non-availability and de minimis provisions, and identify items requiring further review or corrective action.
• Track compliance status and elevate potential or confirmed non-compliance to the Quality Manager.
• Conduct audits, surveillance, and document reviews of contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and testing agencies.
• Verify implementation of approved Quality Management Plans, Quality Control Plans, inspection procedures, and federal compliance processes.
• Review inspection, testing, procurement, fabrication, and material acceptance records for compliance and objective evidence.
• Document audit findings, deficiencies, observations, and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor corrective and preventive actions through completion.
• Perform field surveillance, as assigned, to verify materials and construction activities are consistent with approved documentation and project requirements.
• Verify material traceability from approved source through delivery and incorporation into the project.
• Review material certifications, mill test reports, certificates of compliance, manufacturer documentation, and related quality records.
• Coordinate with inspection and testing personnel to confirm required records are complete and properly maintained.
• Maintain accurate, systematic, and retrievable quality and federal compliance records.
• Maintain compliance matrices, BML tracking logs, audit records, certifications, correspondence, and corrective action documentation.
• Identify and document nonconforming materials, processes, or documentation and support preparation of NCRs and deficiency reports.
• Prepare periodic quality and compliance status reports, including outstanding actions and identified risks.
• Support preparation of documentation required for project acceptance, closeout, and federal oversight.
• Support preparation for and response to FTA, federal, owner, and project audits and oversight reviews.
• Assist with responses to FTA information requests, findings, and corrective actions.
• Participate in quality meetings, audits, procurement reviews, technical discussions, and compliance coordination meetings.
• Coordinate with GDC Delivery, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, testing agencies, and other stakeholders to promote consistent implementation of requirements.
• Assist with training and communication regarding FTA, Buy America/BABA, and project quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Quality Management, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in quality assurance, construction quality, federal compliance, or construction management on major infrastructure or transportation projects.
• Experience with federally funded transportation projects and FTA, Buy America, BABA, or FRA requirements preferred.
• Experience conducting audits, document reviews, quality surveillance, or compliance assessments preferred.
• Working knowledge of Quality Assurance/Quality Control principles and construction quality management systems.
• Working knowledge of FTA Buy America requirements and BABA, including applicable domestic preference requirements and waiver processes.
• Familiarity with 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j) and applicable FTA requirements.
• Ability to review BMLs and supporting domestic sourcing, manufacturing, and material documentation.
• Knowledge of material traceability, supplier/manufacturer documentation, NCRs, corrective actions, and quality records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic document management systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to identify compliance gaps and inconsistencies and effectively communicate findings.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with contractors, engineers, project management, and stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to identifying and addressing quality and federal compliance risks.
• Commitment to quality, safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Experience with major transit, rail, tunnel, or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Direct experience supporting FTA-funded projects and federal oversight/audits.
• Experience developing or implementing Buy America/BABA compliance procedures, matrices, or tracking systems.
• Quality or construction-related certifications are a plus.

The estimated starting salary for this position is $150k. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Why this is a Great Opportunity

• Full-time position with competitive compensation

• Opportunity to work in a client-facing role delivering significant and impactful capital projects.

• Collaborative and supportive work environment with the opportunity for growth in your career

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, disability Insurance, 401(k).

Platinum Global Talent Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We refer candidates based on their qualifications and experience, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.