Senior Construction Inspector - Airport Rail Transit Project

Jacobs Solutions Inc.; Clark (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Seven paid holidays

Stock purchase plan

Caregiver leave

Job summary

Jacobs Solutions Inc. is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector for an Airport Rail Transit Project. You will oversee construction activities, verify compliance with plans and contracts, and ensure safety and quality across civil, mechanical, electrical, and transit systems.

You will collaborate with contractors, engineers, and stakeholders to resolve field issues while supporting testing, commissioning, and project closeout. Onsite work with day/night shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting transportation, civil, transit, infrastructure, or construction projects.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification or ability to obtain.
• Experience inspecting mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to work day or night shifts based on project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Construction Oversight – Monitor daily field activities, verify compliance with plans, specifications, and contract requirements, and document construction progress.
• Quality Assurance & Documentation – Maintain accurate inspection records, field reports, photographic documentation, and quality control documentation.
• Systems & Infrastructure Inspection – Inspect civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and transit-related systems, including airport people mover, rail, station, and support facilities.
• Stakeholder Coordination – Collaborate with contractors, engineers, airport representatives, and project teams to identify and resolve field issues.
• Safety & Compliance Monitoring – Promote safe work practices and verify compliance with project safety requirements and applicable regulations.
• Project Delivery Support – Assist with construction sequencing reviews, schedule monitoring, testing and commissioning activities, and project closeout documentation.

Skills

Inspection experience

Plan interpretation

OSHA 10-Hour

Documentation skills

Valid driver's license

Education

OSHA 10-Hour Certification

Job description

Senior Construction Inspector - Airport Rail Transit Project

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Join a team delivering a transformative airport rail transit program that will improve connectivity, passenger experience, and transportation efficiency for thousands of travelers every day. As a Construction Inspector, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and high-quality delivery of complex transportation infrastructure, including guideways, stations, mechanical and electrical systems, vertical transportation elements, and associated civil improvements.

Position Summary

You will serve as a trusted field representative overseeing construction activities on a major airport train project. Working alongside contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders, you'll help ensure construction work meets contractual requirements, quality standards, and safety expectations while supporting successful project delivery. This role offers the opportunity to work on highly visible transportation infrastructure that directly impacts regional mobility and airport operations.

Your Responsibilities

• Construction Oversight – Monitor daily field activities, verify compliance with plans, specifications, and contract requirements, and document construction progress.
• Quality Assurance & Documentation – Maintain accurate inspection records, field reports, photographic documentation, and quality control documentation.
• Systems & Infrastructure Inspection – Inspect civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and transit-related systems, including airport people mover, rail, station, and support facilities.
• Stakeholder Coordination – Collaborate with contractors, engineers, airport representatives, and project teams to identify and resolve field issues.
• Safety & Compliance Monitoring – Promote safe work practices and verify compliance with project safety requirements and applicable regulations.
• Project Delivery Support – Assist with construction sequencing reviews, schedule monitoring, testing and commissioning activities, and project closeout documentation.

Here’s what you'll need

• Demonstrated experience inspecting transportation, civil, transit, infrastructure, or construction projects
• Ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract documents
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification or ability to obtain
• Experience inspecting mechanical and electrical systems
• Ability to work day or night shifts based on project requirements
• Strong documentation and field reporting skills
• Valid driver's license

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• Experience supporting airport, rail, transit, automated people mover (APM), or passenger transportation projects
• Inspection experience involving elevators, escalators, or vertical transportation systems
• Familiarity with testing, commissioning, and startup activities for transportation infrastructure
• Certifications related to construction inspection, quality assurance, or transportation projects

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Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $100,000.00 to $150,000.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on October 23, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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