Transit Field Inspector: Safety, Compliance & QA

Ramos CS

Seattle (WA)

On-site

USD 115,000 - 166,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Provided Healthcare

Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Ramos CS, now a part of Colliers Engineering & Design, is hiring an Inspector to perform field inspections on transit capital projects, ensuring compliance with plans, specs, and safety requirements. The role supports Resident Engineer, prepares daily reports, and documents quantities and field conditions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in construction inspection on transit or heavy civil projects, with WAQTC/ACI/OSHA certifications preferred.

Qualifications

Associate's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Approximately 5+ years of construction inspection experience on transit, rail, highway, or heavy civil public works projects.
WAQTC, ACI, or equivalent materials testing and inspection certifications preferred.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification preferred.
Experience inspecting work on or adjacent to active transit operations, rail right-of-way, or bus operating environments preferred.
Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Responsibilities

Observe contractor operations and traffic conditions to support safety of Authority employees, State employees, Contractor employees, and the traveling public; make recommendations and take corrective action when necessary.
Monitor contractor operations for compliance with OSHA regulations and Authority safety requirements, including work on or adjacent to active transit operations, rail right-of-way, and bus operating environments.
Performs daily field inspections of the contractor's work to verify compliance with plans, specifications, special provisions, utility agreements, and approved submittals.
Prepares accurate, complete, and timely Inspector Daily Reports (IDRs) documenting weather, manpower, equipment, work activities, locations, materials placed, quantities, testing performed, deficiencies, and discussions held with the contractor.
Witnesses and documents field sampling and testing performed by the contractor and independent testing agencies; verifies that materials installed match approved submittals and conform to specifications.
Calculates, measures, and documents field quantities for payment purposes and provides supporting documentation to the Office Engineer and Resident Engineer.
Records as-built conditions of constructed facilities and red-lines field drawings for incorporation into the project record set.
Identifies non-conforming work, documents deficiencies, issues field observation reports, and tracks resolution through correction or formal disposition.
Identifies field conditions that may necessitate a Request for Information (RFI), design clarification, or contract change order and elevates these to the Resident Engineer with supporting documentation.
Supports the Resident Engineer and Assistant Resident Engineer in administering the construction contract, including documentation of contractor disputes, delays, differing site conditions, and potential claims.
Coordinates daily with the contractor's superintendents, foremen, and quality control personnel to maintain awareness of planned work, sequencing, and potential conflicts.
Coordinates with transit operations, maintenance, signals, track, and systems disciplines to ensure construction activities are sequenced to minimize impact on active service.
Verifies that work performed within or adjacent to the rail right-of-way complies with Authority roadway worker protection requirements, flagging protocols, and track access procedures.
Maintains accurate and complete project records and ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Ensures conformance with all Program contract documents.