Senior Roadway Inspector – Field QA & Compliance

AECO

Murray (UT)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 62,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Roadway Inspector III in Murray, UT, to join our Transportation team. You will perform field inspections and ensure roadway projects meet plans, specs, and safety standards. The role requires hands-on inspection in outdoor construction, strong attention to detail, and clear communication with contractors, engineers, and project managers.

UDOT standards knowledge is a plus. This is an on-site, hourly position with competitive pay and opportunities to advance within Utah

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of related experience.
A valid driver's license is required, along with the ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds on a consistent basis.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and active construction environments.

Responsibilities

Perform daily field inspections of roadway and transportation construction activities to verify work is being completed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, contract requirements, and applicable standards.
Monitor contractor performance and construction quality, identifying issues and providing timely feedback to the project team.
Maintain accurate and detailed daily inspection reports, field documentation, quantities, photographs, testing records, and other project records.
Observe and document construction activities involving roadway, earthwork, drainage, concrete, asphalt, utilities, structures, traffic control, and related transportation improvements.
Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, engineers, project managers, testing personnel, and agency representatives to resolve field issues and maintain project progress.
Perform and document measurements and quantity tracking to support project payment and progress reporting.
Participate in materials testing, quality assurance activities, punch lists, project closeout, and commissioning activities.
Monitor construction progress and conformance with quality, performance, specification, and code requirements.
Identify potential construction issues early and communicate recommendations to the project team to help prevent delays, rework, and quality concerns.
Review construction activities and documentation for compliance with contract requirements and applicable UDOT and project standards.
Support project managers and resident engineers with field documentation, contractor coordination, progress tracking, and project administration.
Participate in project meetings and provide field updates regarding construction progress, quality, safety, schedule, and outstanding issues.
Provide on-the-job training, guidance, and knowledge sharing to less experienced inspectors and field staff.
Develop strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders while representing AECOM professionally in the field.
Exercise sound judgment and independently organize daily inspection activities and priorities to meet project deadlines.