Construction Inspector

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) • Ashburn, VA

6d • $25 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking a Construction Inspector to support railroad safety services for Class 1 Railroads, Regional Short Lines, Transit Systems, State DOTs, railroad suppliers, contractors, and consultants. The position is based in Ashburn, Virginia, and involves extensive travel, averaging 50%–85%, including extended trips that may last weeks at a time. The role reports to the District Manager and has no supervisory responsibility.

The inspector monitors construction worksites for safety compliance, documents jobsite activities and issues, submits daily field reports, and conducts safety briefings. The role requires intervening when safety, compliance, or policies are violated and following up on deviations and corrective actions. Work is performed in a field environment and may involve long-distance driving, extended periods standing or walking on varied terrain, and exposure to extreme temperatures, dust, and noise.

NRSS is a certified DBE/WBE firm providing railroad safety services and training throughout the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico. Its stated safety commitment is that employees at all levels prioritize safe work, and that no job or service is so urgent that work cannot be performed safely.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in one or more of the following: civil construction inspection involving grade separation projects, roadway paving or construction, utility work, or experience with a freight railroad, regional short line railroad, transit system, State DOT Highway or Rail Division, railroad supplier, highway/railroad contractor, commercial construction, or civil engineering/railroad consultant.
• Proficient computer skills using Android OS on tablets and smartphones.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• High accuracy and attention to detail; well organized.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ability to travel for extended periods, sometimes for weeks at a time.
• Ability to successfully complete federal, client-specific, and/or company-specific training.
• Ability to hear, speak, read, and write clearly in English.
• Ability to drive long distances and/or travel by other modes as necessary.
• Ability to stand for long periods and/or walk on level or uneven ground.
• Ability to tolerate extreme heat and cold, and dusty or noisy conditions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction crews at worksites to verify safety compliance.
• Maintain detailed records of jobsite activities and compliance issues.
• Document deviations from plans and safety concerns, request corrective actions, and ensure issues are resolved.
• Submit daily field reports detailing contractor and/or railroad activities.
• Provide clear, concise, and thorough safety briefings to personnel at each site.
• Intervene when safety, compliance, or policies are violated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED