Construction Inspector in Transportation

Foster CM Group, Inc.•Seattle, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Foster CM Group, a highly respected Construction Management firm is looking for a Transportation /Structural Inspector in the Dallas area. Qualified candidates must have experience in inspection services for rail, transit/transportation (transit/highway/tollway/roadway and bridge) projects and a minimum of 3-5 years' experience working specifically on transportation project elements such as earthwork, embankment, lime treated subgrade, drainage features, bridge structures, drilled shafts, bridge deck pours, structural concrete, retaining walls, asphalt and concrete paving. Experience with tollways and WSDOT projects preferred.

Requirements

Communicate effectively
Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Reading and interpreting applicable plans, specifications, schematics, blueprints and maps
Performing calculations
Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
Experience with City municipalities, WSDOT, toll authorities and/or other DOT, plans & specifications
Minimum - High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Possession of a valid state of residence driver's license with a clean driving record.
Daily travel to and from construction sites, generally within 100 miles from the home office is expected.
Short term, out of town, assignments may be required.
Long term, out of town, assignments may be required, with advance notice of planned dates.

Nice To Haves

Experience with tollways and WSDOT projects preferred.
Experience with WSDOT Unifier, a plus
Preferred – Degree or major coursework in Construction Management, Architecture and/or Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
Ensures contractors build transit, roadways, bridges and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans and ensures compliance with approved safety standards; inspects barricades.
Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
Perform material testing of asphalt and concrete.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Work in inclement weather (hot/cold/rain)
Work non-standard hours/day, including some weekend and holiday work on occasion