Lead Transit Construction Inspector – Rail & Safety

PMCS Group, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PMCS Group, Inc. seeks a Construction Inspector in Seattle, WA to oversee field inspections of rail transit construction, verify conformity with drawings and specifications, and document quality and safety compliance on site.

You will coordinate with engineers, designers, contractors and client representatives, review plans and schedules, maintain daily records and NCRs, support contractor payments, and ensure safe, compliant project delivery.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or technical training in civil engineering or related field.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience inspecting rail transit construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction activities including trackwork, civil structures, concrete works, and related rail components; verify compliance with drawings, specifications and ITPs.
• Monitor workmanship quality, tolerances, material usage, and installation procedures; document defects or non-conformances.
• Inspect, document, and verify conformance with contract plans and specs.
• Confirm materials meet project specifications; witness and record testing activities.
• Monitor curing, installation and assembly to ensure safety and quality standards.
• Maintain inspector daily records including personnel, equipment, materials, and site conditions.
• Maintain daily inspection reports, checklists, and photographic records of progress and quality.
• Review interim progress reports for contractor payments; report on labor, material, and equipment on site.
• Issue non-conformance reports (NCRs) and follow up on corrective actions; review test results and contractor submissions.
• Perform non-conformance reporting and compliance oversight for identified issues.
• Recommend work stoppage for noncompliance with specs or codes.
• Enforce safety plans; report unsafe conditions and participate in safety audits.
• Monitor sites for safety violations; promote a safe work environment.

Skills

Field inspections

Quality assurance

Safety compliance

Documentation

Education

Associate's degree or technical training in civil engineering or related field

Job description

PMCS Group, Inc. seeks a Construction Inspector in Seattle, WA to oversee field inspections of rail transit construction, verify conformity with drawings and specifications, and document quality and safety compliance on site.

You will coordinate with engineers, designers, contractors and client representatives, review plans and schedules, maintain daily records and NCRs, support contractor payments, and ensure safe, compliant project delivery.