Sr. Construction Inspector - Transportation

About the role

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The organization is structured as an employee‑owner (ESOP) company designed to amplify your capabilities while providing the benefits of ownership. You will collaborate daily with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders, whether in the office, field, or behind the scenes, gaining hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

What makes LJA different: employee‑owners take pride in their work and workplace; guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and a shared vision of success. Highlights include being employee‑owned, client‑focused, having an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), consistently ranked as a Top Workplace, an internal recruitment team, in‑house training, and a marketing department specific to the industry. The culture champions flexibility, continuous learning, personal growth, constant evolution and communication, and a passion for having fun while making money and creating impact.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret contract plans, specifications, shop drawings, permits and other contract documents.
• Exercise initiative and independent judgement in evaluating and addressing issues.
• Supervise subordinate inspectors responsible for monitoring work quality and performance.
• Review project activities with contractors and work to resolve disputes and other project issues; escalate issues to supervisor in a timely manner when needed to gain resolution.
• Receive general instructions regarding assignments from the CEI Project Administrator and/or CEI Sr. Project Engineer.
• Perform material testing and inspection and prepare documentation for acceptance of the Contractors’ materials and quality of workmanship.
• Review/coordinate and provide input regarding RFIs and technical submittals.
• Organize, communicate with, collaborate with, and provide input and direction to subordinates and other team members (LJA employees and subconsultant employees) based on understanding of the project and scope of services.
• Assist in all phases of construction, and coordinate and collaborate with contractors and the Clients.
• Assist in preparation/review of progress and final estimate documentation, construction contract modifications, project documentation, resolution of failing tests for materials acceptance.
• Assist in the review of plans and other construction documents, and in the preparation