Structures Inspectors - High Speed Rail

Arcadis; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a Structures Inspector to join their team in California. In this role, you will perform essential construction inspections, ensuring that all materials and workmanship comply with approved plans and specifications. You will review drawings, conduct visual inspections, and maintain quality control throughout the construction process. If you have a passion for ensuring quality in construction and a background in engineering or construction management, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while working in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

20 Days PTO

EAP

Life Insurance

Reward & Recognition Program

Optional Wellbeing Benefits

Nine Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Transportation Construction Inspection.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site inspections to ensure compliance with construction documents.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and maintain quality logs.

Skills

Transportation Construction Inspection

Caltrans Inspection

Communication Skills

Report Writing

Quality Control Inspections

Adaptability Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

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Talent Acquisition Manager @ ARCADIS | HR, Recruiting

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Arcadis seeks Structures Inspector to join the team in Selma, CA to work in a field setting to perform construction inspections to assure materials and workmanship incorporated into each construction project are in conformity with the requirements of the approved plans and specifications.

Must be able to work onsite in Selma, CA.

The Construction Field Inspector will perform on-site field inspection to confirm contractor compliance with approved Contract Documents, Construction Quality Control Plan and Owner Requirements during Construction by the Contractor.

Role Accountabilities

• Review Drawings and Specifications and understand all RFIs (Request for Information), Submittals, Field Design Changes, and other change notices documents impacting the work in the field. Ensure construction staff is utilizing and building from the latest and most recent construction documents.
• Review all approved submittals. Verify “approved” or “approved as noted” and ensure comments are incorporated into the work.
• Conduct visual inspections of the work per project specifications and standards.
• Prepare a running “quality” punch list. Publicize this list as part of the weekly progress meeting.
• Participate in the preparation of a “Work Plan” for each distinct element of the work.
• Coordinate and compile associated documentation of testing data with 3rd party materials testing lab and their on-site personnel.
• Perform quality control inspections. Focus on the four phases of inspection (plan the work; initial inspection; follow-up (daily) inspections and close-out inspection).
• Maintain records of quality testing such as pipe pressure testing, soil density records etc. Prepare a running “quality” punch list. Publicize this list as part of the weekly progress meeting.
• Prepare and actively participate in the resolution of project deficiency reporting, by writing NCR’s.
• Ability to quantify work performed and document records.
• Maintain Project Deficiency and Noncompliance logs.
• Maintain “project” logs of quality testing such as concrete breaks, compaction testing, pipe pressure testing, etc. Analyze project logs for trends indicating early signs of potential deficiencies. Include project logs in the monthly report.
• Take and file photographs documenting the work (daily). Prepare a comprehensive Daily Inspection Report (DIR) for the work being performed.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience in the field of Transportation Construction Inspection
• Caltrans and/or California transportation inspection experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related field or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• OHSA 10 or 30 safety training
  
  

Key Skills and Attributes:

• Establish and maintain open communication with those contacted during work. Will confer routinely with contractor's management staff, representatives from other State and public agencies, and the general public to resolve problems relating to the terms of the contract.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License is required when operating a company vehicle on official business in the performance of their duties driving to various field locations as required.
• Knowledge of:
• Uses of construction materials; mathematics as applied to civil engineering; methods, materials, and equipment used in construction; including surveying.
• Drawings and Specifications.
• RFIs (Request for Information), Submittals, and other change notices documents impacting the work in the field. Ensure construction staff is utilizing and building from the latest and most recent construction documents.
• The ability to:
• Prepare clear and concise written correspondence and reports.
• Maintain accurate daily reports of construction site activity, and field measurement for progress payment and produces required reports on progress, safety, quality, schedule, and budget status.
• Take appropriate action in all situations and display strong adaptability skills.
• Determine quality, materials, and workmanship through inspection, and to determine compliance with specifications.
• Working knowledge of and the ability to follow and apply the information contained in directives and policies.
• Proficiency in the use of Excel, Microsoft Word, and other engineer related computer programs and software.
  
  

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 20 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $109,000 - $176,800. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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  Full-time

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