Senior Construction Inspector

AECOM•Newark, DE

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector for its Newark, Delaware office, supporting infrastructure projects throughout the Delaware-Maryland-Pennsylvania tri-state area. Assignments may include water and wastewater projects, erosion and sediment control inspections, stormwater facilities inspections, and other infrastructure projects. The role involves frequent travel to field locations, with locations and distances varying. Work is frequently outdoors in seasonal weather and across construction sites with uneven or unpaved terrain. The inspector monitors project conformance to quality, performance, specifications, and code requirements; participates in pre-construction meetings, punch-list preparation, testing, and commissioning; and uses independent judgment to plan and accomplish project goals. The position also involves managing deadlines, coordinating with project management and field teams, mentoring newer staff, maintaining detailed inspection records, reporting quality assurance progress, documenting turnovers and project conditions, and coordinating with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to resolve field issues. The inspector ensures compliance with applicable regulations, safety standards, and environmental requirements. The position requires a high school diploma and six years of experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education, as well as a valid U.S. driver's license. Selected candidates must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review. Relocation assistance and sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization are not available. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

High school diploma plus six years of experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education.
Valid U.S. driver's license required for visiting project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices.
Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review as a condition of employment.
Ability to understand construction plans, shop drawing submittals, specifications, applicable codes, and regulations, and identify and document field deficiencies and deviations.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports in Microsoft Word.
Attention to detail and ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude.
Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.
Ability to walk several miles daily, often on uneven outdoor construction terrain, and work in variable conditions including heat, cold, dust, and noise.
Willingness to travel frequently to field locations throughout the tri-state area.

Nice To Haves

Construction inspection experience on a variety of infrastructure projects.
CTQP Final Estimates Level I.
CTQP Concrete Field Technician Level I.
CTQP Concrete Field Inspector Level II (Bridges).
CTQP Asphalt Roadway Level I.
CTQP Asphalt Roadway Level II.
CTQP Earthwork Construction Inspection Level I.
CTQP Earthwork Construction Inspection Level II.
CTQP Pile Driving Inspection.
CTQP Drilled Shaft Inspection.
IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector Level I.
Nuclear Radiation Safety.
Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Training and Certification Program for Inspectors and Contractors.

Responsibilities

Monitor conformance to quality, performance, specifications, and code requirements through comprehensive inspection duties.
Participate in pre-construction meetings, punch-list preparation, testing, and commissioning activities.
Plan and accomplish project goals and objectives using extensive experience and independent judgment.
Establish and manage project deadlines while coordinating with project management and field teams.
Provide on-the-job training and mentorship to new employees and junior inspectors.
Perform daily field inspections and maintain detailed, accurate inspection records and documentation.
Track and report quality assurance progress, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
Provide input to area and equipment turnover documentation, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders to address inspection findings and resolve field issues.
Document project conditions through photographs and written reports and maintain organized project files.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, safety standards, and environmental requirements.
Travel frequently to project field locations throughout the Delaware-Maryland-Pennsylvania tri-state area.