Chief Construction Inspector

Urban Engineers•Mount Laurel Township, NJ

4d•$220,000 - $280,000•Onsite

About The Position

Urban is seeking a Chief Construction Inspector for complex rail and transit projects in New Jersey and/or Pennsylvania, serving clients that include NJ TRANSIT, AMTRAK, SEPTA, and PATCO. The role reports to Resident Engineers/Construction Managers and manages multidisciplinary inspection staff covering rail, signals, traction power, structural steel, concrete, masonry, mechanical, electrical, plumbing/fire protection, and architectural work. The position is based on-site, with locations listed in Mount Laurel and New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Requirements

High school diploma plus 20 years of relevant rail/transit construction experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite software.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
OSHA 10-hour training.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on NJ TRANSIT, Amtrak, or SEPTA projects costing $50 million or greater.
OSHA 30-hour training.
Experience supervising or managing less experienced inspectors.
Willingness to work flexible schedules as needed, including overnight work.
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification, Engineer In Training (EIT), or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
NICET certification, or ability to obtain the required level and other agency safety training as needed.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and mentor construction inspection staff.
Prepare daily work assignments and develop and assign short- and long-term, multi-shift inspection schedules.
Prepare and review Daily Inspection Reports.
Assess inspectors’ understanding of contract documents and quality-control procedures.
Monitor contractor work for conformance with contract documents, including approved shop drawings.
Prepare daily reports, quantity measurements and computations, and pay reports.
Track material deliveries, handling, and storage, and review materials for conformance with contract documents and quality requirements.
Update record drawings throughout the project.
Observe work operations for compliance with applicable safety regulations.
Communicate proactively with contractors and Resident Engineers to advance the project and meet project goals.
Monitor contractor performance to obtain a quality product.
Inspect construction-site work for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
Document nonconformance and participate in discussions to determine appropriate resolutions.
Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Monitor job-site safety and adherence to Safe Work Plans.
Draft quality-control reports and procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.