Facilities Rail/Transit Construction Field Inspector

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Caregiver Leave Program

401K Retirement Plan

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. in Herndon, VA is seeking a Facilities Rail/Transit Construction Field Inspector.

This full-time role applies standard inspection procedures during construction to ensure structural quality, safety, and conformance to plans, specifications and codes. Opportunity to supervise inspection staff, coordinate client communications, and maintain project records within a 100% employee-owned firm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience).
• 5+ years’ experience as a civil, mechanical, structural, roofing, and general contracting inspector.
• Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
• Performs routine tests on concrete, soils and other materials.
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes.
• Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance of plans, contract documents, specifications and standards.
• Assign, schedule and maintain subordinate inspection staff throughout all phases of the project.
• Work on behalf of the Client to draft project correspondence, facilitate project meetings, and resolve construction related field issues.
• Gathers and maintains record documents.
• Makes field notes and computations.
• Interact with the general public, government agencies, contractors, sub-contractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries.
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.

Skills

Strong computer proficiency

Engineering/construction knowledge

Team leadership / project supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course

Job description

Facilities Rail/Transit Construction Field Inspector

Construction Management/Inspection - Facilities

All Locations

Herndon, VA

Tracking Code

26956

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary: Applies standard inspection procedures to ongoing activities during and after construction for structural quality, general safety and conformance to plans, specifications and codes.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Compensation for this position is $72,800.00 - $114,400.00, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Essential functions and responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations
• Performs routine tests on concrete, soils and other materials
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes
• Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance of plans, contract documents, specifications and standards
• Assign, schedule and maintain subordinate inspection staff throughout all phases of the project
• Work on behalf of the Client to draft project correspondence, facilitate project meetings, and resolve construction related field issues
• Gathers and maintains record documents
• Makes field notes and computations
• Interact with the general public, government agencies, contractors, sub-contractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.

Nonessential functions and responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Strong Computer proficiency
• Practical knowledge of engineering and construction practices and disciplines, as well as of the codes and regulations relating to different technical areas of construction
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience)
• 5+ years’ experience as a civil, mechanical, structural, roofing, and general contracting inspector
• Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course

Preferred Experience:

• Supervisory experience in construction management/inspection situations
• Ability to act in an Owner’s Agent/Responsible in Charge role

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.