Senior Construction Inspector – Rail & Safety

Hill International Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(K) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Hill International is seeking an Inspector to work on-site in Pittsburgh, PA. The role involves inspecting construction stages, interpreting plans, monitoring safety, and preparing reports with photos to ensure compliance with codes and standards.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, 5+ years in transit/rail projects, and strong MS Office/SharePoint skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• 5+ years of project experience in transit or rail construction.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, standards, equipment, quality and safety per state and federal requirements.
• Strong computing skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Word and SharePoint.
• Experience using mobile devices, such as iPads, for reporting preferred.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Ability to identify potential problems and propose solutions.
• Sufficient written and oral communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must work on-site in Pittsburgh, PA during night shift hours, Monday-Thursday PM.

Responsibilities

• Inspects each stage of construction up to completion.
• Interprets plans, specifications, and codes and verifies work complies with regulations.
• Monitors construction sites for safety violations.
• Prepares Non-Conformance Reports when work does not meet standards.
• Maintains daily activity logs and reports with photographs.
• Reviews interim progress reports for contractor payments.
• Monitors contractor testing activities.
• Prepares reports on labor, material, and equipment on site.
• Determines conformance to plans and specifications.
• Conduits quality surveillance of specified activities as needed.
• Assist in maintaining a safe work environment and promote safety compliance.
• Provide Safety and Security field services, including site safety reviews.
• Coordinate preparation of inspection survey reports, cost estimates, and maintenance records.
• Ensure timely submittals of these reports and records.
• Arrange, coordinate and oversee inspections (electrical, landscaping, soil testing, concrete, asphalt mixes, reinforcing steel).
• Coordinate test laboratory activities with QA teams and contractor's QC team.

Skills

Construction inspection

Project management

Technical reporting

Microsoft Office

Excel

SharePoint

Mobile reporting

Communication skills

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

iPads reporting

Job description

Hill International is seeking an Inspector to work on-site in Pittsburgh, PA. The role involves inspecting construction stages, interpreting plans, monitoring safety, and preparing reports with photos to ensure compliance with codes and standards.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, 5+ years in transit/rail projects, and strong MS Office/SharePoint skills.