Chief Inspector

SLR Consulting•Cheshire, CT

5d•$85,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Resident Engineer/Chief Inspector, you will provide oversight services for a variety of infrastructure projects, ranging in scope and size from road reconstruction projects to complex bridge replacement projects across Connecticut. In this role, you will lead field inspection teams, ensure compliance with contract requirements, and provide expert oversight on construction infrastructure projects, with a specific project focus on the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT). SLR Consulting (US) is a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals delivering environmental and sustainability services through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address complex challenges around sustainability. As our new Resident/Chief Inspector, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or related engineering disciplines, NICET Certifications with complementary experience will also be considered
5+ years of experience inspecting and administering water, wastewater, process or industrial construction projects
5+ years of experience inspecting and administrating CT DOT construction projects, and/or a combination of municipal and CT DOT experience will also be considered a plus
Familiarity with standard inspection processes, documentation and management typical of DOT or public agency funded projects
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to manage multiple tasks and/or projects with varying types of construction projects throughout Connecticut and nearby states
Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities
Demonstrated ability to organize and manage work
Manage and provide direction to team members
Excellent written and communication skills

Nice To Haves

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Certification will be considered a plus
NETTCP Concrete and HMA Certifications Preferred
NETTCP Quality Assurance Technologist certification a plus

Responsibilities

Provide Chief Inspector/Senior Inspector services for CT DOT Construction Inspection Projects
Review of contract documents
Coordinate with clients and contractors
Prepare records for oversight of construction projects including daily inspection reports, testing protocols and the CT DOT five volume system for record keeping
Prepare for and run meetings
Develop and maintain project records throughout construction
Prepare estimates and change orders
Monitor, manage and execute necessary material testing
Prepare project correspondence
Review subordinate inspection staff work including daily reports, computations, testing results, correspondence
Coordinate with utility companies and various agencies of the industry as necessary
Prepare for and present at interviews for future work