Construction Inspector - Rail and Transit

$97,760 - $108,160/Yr

Urban Engineers - Morristown, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Morristown, NJ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Urban Engineers is seeking a qualified Construction Inspector to join the Transit Construction Management Department in Northern New Jersey. This full-time position involves performing on-site construction inspection services for a railroad/transit tunnel rehabilitation project, ensuring compliance with contract documents and safety regulations while maintaining communication with contractors and clients.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the contractor's work activities for conformance with contract documents including approved shop drawings.
• Responsible for daily observation of geotechnical, structural, and site civil construction activities.
• Record keeping, problem detection, issue resolution, and quality control services.
• Prepare inspector daily reports (IDR).
• Perform the quality control measures required and construction inspection in a field office as a representative for the railroad.
• Take quantity measurements and computations for 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 the client to progress the project in a timely manner to meet the project goals.
• Monitor contractor performance to obtain quality product.
• Maintain continual communication with the contractor's field personnel.
• Maintain continuing liaison with the Resident Engineer, or client for updating field activities.
• Maintain certifications required for industry expertise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of experience in construction supervision/inspection.
• Transit, rail, and/or infrastructure construction experience.
• NJ Transit, Amtrak, SEPTA, and other agency safety training as needed.
• Comprehensive understanding of safety practices on an operating railroad.
• Have proper certifications or is immediately capable of acquiring the necessary safety certifications, including but not limited to OSHA 10 hour and NJ OSHA 10 hr. Training.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field is desired.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K and company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Certification Bonus