Rail Inspector

WSP•Jersey City, NJ

1d•$44,000 - $79,200•Onsite

About The Position

This Opportunity This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for Rail Inspector Construction Inspection Services on Rail Projects in our Jersey City - Client's office. Be involved in projects with our PMCM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. Interlocking replacement knowledge Your Impact Job Description: Duties and Responsibilities: Provide assistance to PATH Project Manager / Resident Engineer as directed Rail Track Replacement Experience Focused, Full Replacement of Ballast, Ties and Rail, Etc. Experience with Rail Outage and schedules Nights / Weekend work required – 12 hours shifts Overall contract compliance via daily inspections for all rail construction Prepare daily inspection reports in accordance with the project's requirements Prepare and coordinate Pre-Activity meetings prior to significant scopes of work. Monitoring of sub-contractor & supplier usage to ensure pre-approval before work starts Assist the contractor(s) with the coordination of activities on the construction site with the other trades and the facility Monitor workforce and performance against the work plan Offer recommendations to improve constructability Complete punchlists and track completion Perform additional duties as deemed necessary Who You Are Minimum Requirements: 3 years minimum experience in Railroad construction experience including knowledge of Ballast, Ties and Rail structure, bridge and facility construction methods, materials, standards, and specifications, with knowledge of all facets of construction and construction documents. High School Diploma Ability to pass Safety Training Ability to pass SWAC (Secure Worker Access Consortium) background Screening Must be able to manage the various projects using established controls and procedures and provide job site leadership in all areas Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials. Working knowledge of state and federal safety, environment guidelines and regulations. Proficient in basic computer skills utilizing Windows / Outlook / Word / Excel and scheduling applications Strong interpersonal skills Strong verbal communication with Train master required along with written communication skills Valid driver’s license - Occasional travel within the region may be required. Proven ability to adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. This role is subject to a client mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of the client mandated drug/alcohol testing policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP and successful background check. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Agency Construction preferred. OSHA 30 Certification Compensation and Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. Expected Salary: $44,000 – $79,200 WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law. #LI-DS1

Requirements

3 years minimum experience in Railroad construction experience including knowledge of Ballast, Ties and Rail structure, bridge and facility construction methods, materials, standards, and specifications, with knowledge of all facets of construction and construction documents.
High School Diploma
Ability to pass Safety Training
Ability to pass SWAC (Secure Worker Access Consortium) background Screening
Must be able to manage the various projects using established controls and procedures and provide job site leadership in all areas
Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials.
Working knowledge of state and federal safety, environment guidelines and regulations.
Proficient in basic computer skills utilizing Windows / Outlook / Word / Excel and scheduling applications
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong verbal communication with Train master required along with written communication skills
Valid driver’s license - Occasional travel within the region may be required.
Proven ability to adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
This role is subject to a client mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Agency Construction preferred.
OSHA 30 Certification

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to PATH Project Manager / Resident Engineer as directed
Overall contract compliance via daily inspections for all rail construction
Prepare daily inspection reports in accordance with the project's requirements
Prepare and coordinate Pre-Activity meetings prior to significant scopes of work.
Monitoring of sub-contractor & supplier usage to ensure pre-approval before work starts
Assist the contractor(s) with the coordination of activities on the construction site with the other trades and the facility
Monitor workforce and performance against the work plan
Offer recommendations to improve constructability
Complete punchlists and track completion
Perform additional duties as deemed necessary

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

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