Senior Construction Inspector (9115) - Transit Facilities

SEPTA is the sixth-largest transportation system in the U.S., connecting communities across a 2,200-square-mile service region. We are at the forefront of innovation in the transit industry, ensuring reliable and efficient services while driving economic growth in the Philadelphia region.

About the role

This position requires a background in maintenance and/or construction, and a basic understanding of construction Quality Assurance and Third Party Service Contract Administration practices. The Senior Construction Inspector performs inspection and quality assurance aspects of various projects to ensure that project implementation and completion meet the requirements and needs of SEPTA. Performs work which involves conventional types of inspection services, scopes of work, plans, structures, equipment, and construction with relatively few complex features for which there are precedents.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a diary or log book, recording contractor manpower and hours on the job site, weather conditions, data relative to questions of work directive changes, change orders, or changed conditions, list of job site visitors, daily activities, decisions and observations in general.
• Monitors and coordinates force account support for contractor’s work.
• Successfully completes SEPTA’s 2-week training class for Transit Safety and Qualified Protection Employee (QPE) and annual 1-day recertification classes. Utilizes an understanding of these rules to enforce QA standards regarding project safety and worker protection.
• Inspects contractor’s operation to ensure work is performed in a safe manner and that workmanship is consistent with contract requirements.
• Investigates and evaluates requests for new contract services or change orders and recommends appropriate action to the manager.
• Analyzes, evaluates and interprets contract documents.
• Independently evaluates, selects and applies standard construction and maintenance techniques, procedures and criteria, using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
• May assist in the training of Field Engineers and/or Administrative Staff in the duties of project inspection.
• Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities. Reports any safety concerns, compromises or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and/or other employees. Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Graduate with ten (10) years transit maintenance or meaningful construction experience required. Experience should include working with either maintenance and/or construction contract documents and/or within a service contract administration environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered (one (1) year of post-high school education equates to two (2) years of experience) in lieu of the above requirements.
• NICET Level II Certification would be considered as equivalent to two (2) years of advanced education.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Willingness to work evenings, nights, and weekends as required to attend meetings and complete project work.
• Demonstrated computer literacy; working knowledge of personal computers including Windows, MS Office, and project management software preferred.

Pay

Starting salary up to $87,100.00. Additional $5,000 salary increase for having a Pennsylvania PE License.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans with little to no employee premiums.
• Retirement Security – Participate in a Defined Benefit Pension Plan and a 457B Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous vacation time, and paid holidays.
• Employee Wellness – Access to wellness programs and resources to support physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Tuition reimbursement to support education and career advancement.
• Student Loan Assistance – Positions qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Free SEPTA Transportation Pass, providing unlimited access to all SEPTA services.

Only candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship will be accepted at this time.