Senior Chief Construction Inspector - Rail & Transit

Urban Engineers; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 220,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Engineers seeks a Chief Construction Inspector for complex rail and transit projects in NJ and PA, reporting to Resident Engineers/Construction Managers and directing a multi-discipline inspection staff across rail, signals, traction power, structural steel, concrete, masonry, mechanical, electrical, plumbing/fire protection and architectural elements.

The on-site role in New Brunswick, NJ, supports projects with NJ TRANSIT, AMTRAK, SEPTA, and PATCO, with a pay rate of $220K-$280K per year

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus 20 years relevant rail/transit construction experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• OSHA 10 hr. Training.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to Construction Inspection staff including, but not limited to: preparing daily work assignments; developing and assigning multi-shift inspection schedules; preparing/reviewing daily inspection reports.
• Assess inspectors’ understanding of contract documents and quality control procedures.
• Monitor the contractor’s work activities for conformance with contract documents including approved shop drawings.
• Prepare daily reports, quantity measurements and pay reports.
• Track material deliveries, handling, and storage, and review materials for conformance with contract documents and quality.
• Update record drawings through the life of the project.
• Observe work operations for compliance with applicable safety regulations.
• Proactively communicate with the contractor and Resident Engineers to progress the project in a timely manner to meet the project goals.
• Monitor contractor performance to obtain quality product.
• Inspect various facets of work on the construction site to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and regulations. Documents nonconformance and participates in discussions to determine appropriate resolution;
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications;
• Documents nonconformance and participates in discussions to determine appropriate resolution;
• Monitors Job site safety and adherence to Safe Work Plans
• Drafts quality control reports and procedures;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

OSHA 10 hr Training

Education

High School Diploma plus 20 years rail/transit experience or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Urban Engineers seeks a Chief Construction Inspector for complex rail and transit projects in NJ and PA, reporting to Resident Engineers/Construction Managers and directing a multi-discipline inspection staff across rail, signals, traction power, structural steel, concrete, masonry, mechanical, electrical, plumbing/fire protection and architectural elements.

The on-site role in New Brunswick, NJ, supports projects with NJ TRANSIT, AMTRAK, SEPTA, and PATCO, with a pay rate of $220K-$280K per year