Chief Construction Inspector (53314)

About the role

Urban is actively seeking a Chief Construction Inspector for our complex rail and transit projects in NJ and/or PA. Clients include NJ TRANSIT, AMTRAK, SEPTA, and PATCO. The position reports to the Resident Engineers/Construction Managers and manages the multi-discipline inspection staff including rail, signals, traction power, structural steel, concrete, masonry, mechanical, electrical, plumbing/fire protection and architectural elements.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, coaching, and mentoring to Construction Inspection staff
• Preparing Daily work assignments
• Developing and assigning multi-shift (short & long term) inspection schedules
• Preparing/reviewing Daily Inspection Reports
• Assess inspectors’ understanding of contract documents and quality control procedures
• Monitor the contractor’s work activities for conformance with contract documents including approved shop drawings
• Prepare daily reports, quantity measurements and computations, and pay reports
• Track material deliveries, handling, and storage, and review materials for conformance with contract documents and quality
• Update record drawings through the life of the project
• Observe work operations for compliance with applicable safety regulations
• Proactively communicate with the contractor and Resident Engineers to progress the project in a timely manner to meet the project goals
• Monitor contractor performance to obtain quality product
• Inspects various facets of work on the construction site to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and regulations
• Documents nonconformance and participates in discussions to determine appropriate resolution
• Reads and interprets construction drawings and specifications
• Monitors Job site safety and adherence to Safe Work Plans
• Drafts quality control reports and procedures
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma plus 20 years relevant rail/transit construction experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Proficiency with the Microsoft suite of software
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• OSHA 10 hr. Training
• Valid driver’s license

Qualifications

• Experience working on NJ TRANSIT, Amtrak, and SEPTA projects with a cost of $50M or greater
• OSHA 30 hr. Training
• Experience supervising/managing less experienced inspectors
• Willingness to work flexible schedules as needed, including overnight work
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification, Engineer In Training (EIT), or Professional Engineer (PE) license
• NICET certification (or ability to obtain required level and other agency safety training as needed)

Pay

$220K - $280K /Year

Schedule

On-Site Only in New Brunswick, NJ. Flexible schedules as needed, including overnight work.

Benefits

Urban offers a wide range of health, welfare, and financial benefits to our employees, as well as career development through our own Urban Training Institute, tuition assistance program, and certification incentives.