Facilities Rail/Transit Construction Field Inspector

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.•Herndon, VA

11h•$72,800 - $114,400

About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals. It provides 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 construction activities during and after construction, assessing structural quality, general safety, and conformance to plans, specifications, and codes. The position coordinates and supervises project inspection activities, maintains inspection records, communicates with project stakeholders, and leads inspection team members. Immigration sponsorship or support, including H1B and F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT, is unavailable except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification. Compensation is $72,800.00–$114,400.00, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications. The stated range is a good-faith estimate and 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 the 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 phases of the project.
Work on behalf of the client to draft project correspondence, facilitate project meetings, and resolve 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-on-one meetings, and coaching to support team growth and development.
Perform other related duties as assigned.