Facilities Rail/Transit Construction Field Inspector

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.•Hunt Valley, MD

11h•$72,800 - $114,400

About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms. The Facilities Rail/Transit Construction Field Inspector applies standard inspection procedures to ongoing construction activities, both during and after construction, to assess structural quality, general safety, and conformance to plans, specifications, and codes. The role coordinates and supervises project inspection activities, oversees subordinate inspection staff, and represents the client in field communications and issue resolution. Immigration sponsorship or support, including H-1B and F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT, is unavailable except for qualified candidates eligible for TN visa classification. Compensation is $72,800 to $114,400, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications; the actual range may vary based on the selected candidate’s experience.

Responsibilities

Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications, and construction methods to ensure compliance with legal requirements and safety regulations.
Perform routine tests on concrete, soils, and other materials.
Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades, and/or pavement to ensure compliance with plans and codes.
Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance with plans, contract documents, specifications, and standards.
Assign, schedule, and maintain subordinate inspection staff throughout all project phases.
Represent the client by drafting project correspondence, facilitating project meetings, and resolving construction-related field issues.
Gather and maintain record documents.
Make field notes and computations.
Interact with the general public, government agencies, contractors, subcontractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries.
Lead and manage team members through leadership and continuous performance management, including setting expectations and goals, providing feedback, holding one-to-one meetings, and coaching to support team growth and development.
Perform other related duties as assigned.