Construction Oversight Lead
About The Position
Mott MacDonald is hiring an experienced Construction Oversight Lead to oversee field construction activities and ensure quality, safety, and compliance throughout project delivery. The role works closely with clients, contractors, designers, construction management teams, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to provide technical oversight, coordinate inspection resources, and verify work against project plans, specifications, contract requirements, and applicable codes and standards. The position supports high-profile transportation, roadway, transit, and rail projects. It leads construction oversight, inspection, and quality assurance from pre-construction through closeout; oversees inspection and testing programs; maintains project documentation; supports safety and environmental compliance; and helps identify and resolve construction issues. The role also provides leadership and supervision to oversight and inspection personnel and coordinates resources to meet project schedules and requirements.
Requirements
- 12 or more years of progressively increasing responsibility on complex heavy civil, transportation, roadway, rail, transit, or public infrastructure projects.
- Experience as a Construction Oversight Lead, Resident Engineer, Lead Inspector, Construction Manager, or in a similar leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of construction inspection practices, construction management principles, and QA/QC procedures.
- Experience interpreting construction drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and applicable building and construction codes.
- Ability to oversee contractor compliance with project requirements, quality standards, and safety regulations.
- Experience coordinating and overseeing inspection programs, materials testing, survey activities, and construction documentation.
- Knowledge of labor compliance requirements and subcontractor oversight practices.
- Knowledge of SWPPP requirements, General Permit regulations, and related environmental compliance obligations.
- Experience maintaining complete, accurate, and organized construction records and reports.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to engage clients, contractors, project teams, and public agencies.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related business software.
- Working knowledge of Critical Path Method scheduling and scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Scheduler Analyzer Pro, SureTrak, or equivalent platforms.
- Valid California Class C Driver's License.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with street-running light rail projects.
- Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification.
- ICC Certificate of Reinforced Concrete and/or Structural Masonry.
- ACIA Registered Construction Inspector certification.
- Deputy Inspector License issued by a city or county agency.
- Certifications accepted by major transportation and transit agencies, including NICET, ICC, ACI, AWS, or other nationally recognized inspection certifications.
- ASQ certifications such as Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB).
Responsibilities
- Lead construction oversight, inspection, and quality assurance activities from pre-construction through project closeout.
- Monitor, document, and verify contractor work for compliance with contract documents, drawings, specifications, codes, and regulations.
- Lead and supervise construction oversight and inspection personnel and support consistent project delivery standards.
- Review construction activities and maintain daily reports, photographs, and project records.
- Prepare and review progress and labor reports, equipment records, and documentation supporting contractor payment reviews.
- Conduct quality assessments in accordance with project quality management plans and procedures.
- Promote and maintain a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with client safety programs, policies, and procedures.
- Provide construction safety and security oversight, including site safety reviews, contractor personnel evaluations, work procedure reviews, and traffic control reviews.
- Coordinate and maintain inspection reports, survey records, cost documentation, and project quality records.
- Oversee and coordinate inspections and testing for concrete and asphalt materials, reinforcing steel, structural elements, electrical systems, landscaping improvements, soils, and geotechnical investigations.
- Support engineering, survey, and geotechnical teams with collecting, interpreting, analyzing, and reporting monitoring and field data.
- Coordinate laboratory testing and verify contractor testing results using quality management databases and reporting systems.
- Help identify construction issues, manage corrective actions, and support timely resolution.
- Allocate inspection and assessment resources to meet project requirements and construction schedules.
- Build and maintain working relationships with contractors, client representatives, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
Benefits
- Performance-based bonuses.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts (FSA and HSA).
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with company matching.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Caregiver leave.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Professional registration and membership reimbursements.
- Tuition assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
