Sr. Transit Inspector

JMT; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic, employee-owned consulting firm as a Sr. Transit Inspector, where you will play a crucial role in overseeing construction inspection projects. This position requires a proactive approach to ensure compliance with plans and specifications while leading a team of inspectors. Your expertise in construction techniques and strong communication skills will be essential in interacting with clients and contractors. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a collaborative environment, where your efforts will directly influence the success of construction endeavors in your community.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction inspection experience required.
• Client requested certifications and supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities for compliance.
• Prepare and submit project inspection reports and documentation.
• Interact with public and contractors to resolve construction issues.

Skills

Construction Inspection

Project Coordination

Computer Proficiency

Supervisory Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Sr. Transit Inspector

Construction Management/Inspection - Facilities

Herndon, VA • ID: 22500 • Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary: Performs as a principal inspector responsible for the supervision of projects in construction inspection engineering work.

Essential functions and responsibilities:

• Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance with plans, contract documents, specifications, and standards.
• Assign, schedule, and maintain subordinate inspection staff throughout all phases of the project.
• Work on behalf of the Client to draft project correspondence, facilitate project meetings, and resolve construction-related field issues.
• Review and maintain all pertinent project documentation, ensuring it accurately details construction progress, activities, and materials, meets environmental permitting conditions, complies with safety policies and programs, and monitors EEO and DBE progress and performance.
• Prepare, review, and submit project inspection reports, work authorizations, work orders, and estimates.
• Notify contractor of non-compliance and corrective action.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate contractor schedules.
• Track project progress and advise parties of possible overruns and critical project issues.
• Complete analysis of field tests.
• Attend pre-bid, pre-construction, and/or management-level meetings throughout the course of the project, assist the client with change orders, claim defense, and provide updates to the client on construction progress and issues.
• Interact with the general public, government agencies, contractors, sub-contractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries.

Nonessential functions and responsibilities:

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.
• Strong Computer Proficiency.

Required Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 8+ years of construction inspection experience.
• Client requested certifications.
• Knowledge and experience in construction techniques, reading plans, procedures, methods, equipment, and materials.
• Supervisory experience in construction management/inspection situations.
• Ability to act in an Owner’s Agent/Responsible in Charge role.
• Active driver’s license.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with local clients.
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.