Field Inspector - Transportation Construction Engineering

Benesch • Houston, TX

7d • $30 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference. We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you’ll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share. At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don’t be so hard on yourself—apply for the job! On-Call Field Inspector - Transportation Construction Engineering Become an on-call Construction Site Inspector with the Benesch team. In this position, you will play a crucial role in supervising construction inspections throughout the United States. The ideal candidate should possess 2+ years of practical experience in field inspections related to Railroad infrastructure projects. Benesch’s Railroad Division is made up of highly skilled rail professionals, many of whom are former employees of operating railroads. This firsthand experience working on designing and maintaining active rail systems uniquely equips our team to develop innovative solutions to a wide variety of rail projects. Location This position is field-based, with work conducted from a designated field office and requiring travel to various project sites. Preferred candidates should reside in one of the states where projects are located, including Arkansas, Arizona, California, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Texas, to facilitate site visits.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of practical experience working as a field inspector on infrastructure projects
• Must be capable of collaborating effectively within a team-oriented environment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be willing and able to travel to various project site locations across the Midwest US region.

Nice To Haves

• Concrete Structure/Bridge Inspection Experience: A strong plus.
• Eager to learn and display a proactive approach to new tasks and acquire additional skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily oversight of contractors' day-to-day work.
• Enforce contractor responsibilities and ensure strict compliance with contract specifications.
• Accurately measure and validate contractor quantities in alignment with contract terms.
• Generate comprehensive daily construction reports to monitor progress and document daily undertakings.
• Monitor quality assurance documentation to verify conformity with quality standards.
• Maintain daily Field Book entries in line with documentation requisites. This includes recording tasks, workforce, and equipment usage and capturing visual progress updates and any issues encountered.
• Track the advancement of construction activities to produce detailed work reports for field orders.
• Participate in progress meetings to provide updates when necessary.
• Collaborate closely with Resident Project managers to facilitate the resolution of technical challenges.

Benefits

• Benesch offers a generous paid time benefits plan that increases throughout your career plus several paid holidays.
• Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• We also include company-paid life insurance, short term, and long-term disability plans.
• Benesch offers a 401K plan and profit-sharing contributions to the 401K plan.
• From insurance and retirement plan to our wellness programs, we provide employee benefits that meet your wants and needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed