Chief Construction Inspector (53314)

Job Summary:

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 r eports 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 including, but not limited to:
+ 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;


* Documents nonconformance and participates in discussions to determine appropriate resolution;


* Monitors Job site safety and adherence to Safe Work Plans


* Drafts quality control reports and procedures;


* Performs other related duties as assigned;

Minimum Qualifications:



* 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

Preferred 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 safet...