Senior Field Inspector - Railroad Construction Engineering

Benesch; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Retirement plan

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Mentorship

Job summary

Benesch in California seeks a Senior Field Inspector to oversee railroad construction inspections across the US, emphasizing safety and contract compliance. Candidates should have 16+ years of field inspection experience on infrastructure projects, with bridge/ concrete inspection experience a strong plus, and be willing to travel from a field office.

A valid driver’s license and teamwork are essential; compensation includes base salary, overtime, and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of practical experience as a field inspector on infrastructure projects.
• Concrete structure or bridge inspection experience is a strong plus.
• Willingness to travel to multiple project sites across the US and work in a team.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be proactive in task learning.

Responsibilities

• Daily oversight of contractors' day-to-day work.
• Enforce contractor responsibilities and contract compliance.
• Accurately measure and validate contractor quantities per contract terms.
• Generate daily construction reports to monitor progress and tasks.
• Review QA documentation for conformity with standards.
• Record Field Book entries with tasks, workforce, and equipment usage.
• Track construction progress and produce detailed field reports.
• Participate in progress meetings and provide updates as needed.
• Collaborate with Resident Project Managers to resolve technical challenges.

Skills

Field inspection

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Eagerness to learn

Job description

Senior Field Inspector – Railroad Construction Engineering

Become a Construction Inspector with the Benesch team. In this position, you will play a crucial role in supervising construction inspections throughout the US region. The perfect candidate should possess a minimum of 16 years of practical experience in field inspections specifically related to Railroad infrastructure projects.

Location

This role is designated as a field-based position, and the work will be conducted from a specified field office. Travel to various project sites is required.

The Impact You Will Have

• Daily oversight of contractors' day-to-day work.
• Enforce contractor responsibilities and ensure strict compliance with contract specifications.
• Accurately measure and validate contractor quantities in alignment with contract terms.
• Generate comprehensive daily construction reports to monitor progress and document daily undertakings.
• Monitor quality assurance documentation to verify conformity with quality standards.
• Maintain daily Field Book entries in line with documentation requisites. This includes recording tasks, workforce, and equipment usage and capturing visual progress updates and any issues encountered.
• Track the advancement of construction activities to produce detailed work reports for field orders.
• Participate in progress meetings to provide updates when necessary.
• Collaborate closely with Resident Project managers to facilitate the resolution of technical challenges.

What you will need

• Minimum 16 years of practical experience working as a field inspector on infrastructure projects
• Concrete Structure/Bridge Inspection Experience: A strong plus.
• Eager to learn and display a proactive approach to new tasks and acquire additional skills.
• Must be capable of collaborating effectively within a team-oriented environment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be willing and able to travel to various project site locations across the US region.

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the California Equal Pay Act. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on numerous factors, including but not limited to individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and geographic location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary, overtime, and bonuses.

California Pay Transparency

$50—$60 USD

Pay Range

$50—$60 USD

Why Benesch

It’s simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.

• Career growth that’s real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
• Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
• Support beyond work through mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one

Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the support and exposure to grow here.

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Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.

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We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.