Transit Facilities Inspector

Johnson,-Mirmiran-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a principal inspector to supervise transit and rail construction inspection projects across New York. The role demands extensive field work and leadership of inspection staff, with a focus on compliance with plans, contracts, specs and safety standards.

Qualified candidates have 8+ years of construction inspection experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, client‑requested certifications, and the ability to act as Owner’s Agent.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction inspection experience
• Knowledge of transit/rail construction inspection practices
• Ability to supervise inspection staff and coordinate with clients

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
• Draft project correspondence, facilitate project meetings, and resolve field issues
• Review and maintain project documentation; monitor progress, safety, and compliance with environmental and DBE requirements
• Prepare daily / inspection reports, work authorizations, and estimates
• Notify contractor of non-compliance and corrective actions
• Review contractor schedules and track project progress; advise on overruns and issues
• Attend pre-bid / pre-construction meetings; assist with change orders and updates
• Interact with public agencies, contractors and other parties to respond to inquiries

Skills

Transit project experience

Construction inspection

Supervisory experience

Reading plans

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Construction Management/Inspection - Facilities

All Locations

New York, NY

Tracking Code

26472

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 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 transit and rail construction inspection engineering work.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Compensation for this position is $100,000.00 - $118,500.00, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

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 daily reports, inspection reports, work authorizations, work orders and estimates.
• Document and 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

• Demonstrated experience working on transit and railroad projects.
• 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
• Current Railway Workers Protection Training
• Specific strength in structural and foundation inspections
• 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 offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care coverage and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)

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.