Sr. Transit Inspector Herndon, VA

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Principal Inspector for construction management in Herndon, VA. The position involves overseeing project inspection activities, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications, and interacting with various stakeholders. Candidates should have significant experience in construction inspection and hold relevant certifications. This role is full-time and requires extensive fieldwork under varying conditions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction inspection experience.
• Client requested certifications are necessary.
• Experience supervising construction management/inspection situations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities.
• Prepare and submit project inspections reports.
• Notify contractors of non-compliance and corrective actions.

Skills

Knowledge of construction techniques

Supervisory experience

Ability to read plans

Client interaction

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

Job description

Construction Management/Inspection - Facilities

Herndon, VA

ID: 23367

Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 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 #50 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. This position is not eligible for employer based sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification.

Essential functions and responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance of 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 and ensure that it accurately details construction progress, activities and materials, meets environmental permitting conditions, comply 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 advises parties of possible overruns, and critical project issues.
• Completes 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 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

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

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.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.