Construction Field Inspector (Rail)

Infrastructure Engineering•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (I E I) Chicago Office has an exciting project-based opportunity, for a Construction Field Inspector (Rail) to join our Team! We are a leading engineering firm known for quality, responsiveness, and a proven track record of success as a Prime civil engineering firm. As the Construction Field Inspector, you will work closely with the Construction Manager by supporting day-to-day construction oversight in the field, assist with documentation, coordination, and quality assurance, and play a key role in delivering complex infrastructure safely and efficiently. This role is responsible for overseeing contractor’s daily activities and work of ‘junior’ inspectors as well as work with public agencies to modernize critical transportation systems across the region. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to build a company based on Integrity, Excellence, and Ingenuity!

Requirements

Must have 3-5 years of experience in construction including transit, support of excavation, utilities, roadway, highway and/or bridge construction experience.
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management is preferred; or NICET III/NICET IV Certification
Ability to effectively make decisions concerning work in progress, solving field and office problems, and supervise others.
Ability to read, to analyze, and to interpret complex technical documents.
Extensive knowledge of standards, specifications, physical characteristics and properties of roadway, structures, drainage and utility systems construction materials, and the approved methods and equipment used in making physical tests of construction materials.
Skilled in detecting discrepancies in plans, materials, and construction methods and processes, and in implementing appropriate corrective action.
Skilled in planning and scheduling inspection activities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic knowledge of project management or field reporting software [Trimble Unity Construct (formerly e-Builder), Share Point, and Bluebeam] is required.
Uses initiative and exercise independent judgment; draws valid conclusions and project consequences of decisions and recommendations; meets deadlines.
A Valid Drivers’ License is required
A personal vehicle to travel to the project different site locations may be required

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility of administering portions of the contract, which include maintaining records for potential change orders, claims, and as-built documentation.
Coordinates, inspects, reviews, and affirms results of tests on construction materials such as concrete, asphalt, aggregates, and soils.
Distinguished from the Construction Inspector by the performance of the full range of duties assigned, including skilled construction inspection, authority and uses required higher levels of technical education and training.
Duties include more direct client contact, arranging job progress meetings, material testing, conducting complex construction inspections, notifying Resident Engineer or Construction Manager of problems and deviations from plans and specifications, and offering solutions for unexpected problems or accidents.
Ensures construction materials are acquired from approved sources.
Ensures that contractor applies the Occupational Health and Safety Act and adheres to environmental and Waste Management requirements.
Expected to work independently exercising judgment and initiative.
Inspecting and approving maintenance of traffic including lane closures.
Inspecting deep excavation and underground structures.
Keeps the Resident Engineer informed of conditions which could result in contract change orders and/or delays and assist in proactively resolving these situations.
Maintains an awareness of safety and health requirements and assures compliance of applicable regulations and contract provisions for the protection of the public and construction project personnel.
Observes work in all stages of progress to ensure conformance with standards, safety and other applicable regulations and contract requirements; assess construction methods against industry standards; reviews workmanship and sequence of operations; monitors project schedules.
Responsible for overseeing daily activities of the inspection personnel and seeing to it that they complete detailed and thorough daily activity reports; accepting or rejecting the contractor’s work.
Reviews and comments on standards, plans, specifications, special provisions, manufacturers’ material specification, applicable regulations, and technical and constructability issues.
Supervises/performs quality assurance inspections to achieve compliance with contract plan and specifications on all phases of treatment facility, highway and bridge construction.