Construction Inspector

Company: Virginkar & Associates, Inc.
Location: Fullerton
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Construction Inspector (Rail/Transit/Roads/Bridges) Seeking a Construction Inspector for Transit/Transportation related infrastructure projects. The candidate will be part of the program/construction management (PM/CM) team. The candidate will perform technical inspections and ensure compliance and conformance with contract documents, agency policies and federal/state regulations. Candidates must have prior transit/transportation project construction experience and knowledge of rail, grade crossing enhancements, grade separations, stations and facilities, roads, bridges, and drainage related contract work. Responsibilities include interfacing with the contractor and client, writing reports documenting inspections and work performed. Responsibilities Under the direction of the Resident Engineer (RE) and/or Assistant RE, candidate assumes the following functional duties: Perform inspections to achieve compliance with contract plans and specifications on all phases. Check grade and alignment calculations. Prepare detailed daily inspection reports and photographs. Perform quantity calculations and measurement of contract unit price bid items for progress pay estimates and keep daily record of same. Assist in preparation of final As-Built plans. Proactively advise the RE/Assistant RE of conditions which could result in contract change orders and/or delays and assist in resolving these situations. Interpret plans, specifications and other contract documents for compliance with the work. Conduct material sample testing as required. Assist in review of test reports. Review and verify contractor's work plans, drawings and installation/test procedures. Review and sign-off of daily contractor report. Track punchlist items. Verify the contractor and employees are following the approved site-specific Environmental, Health & Safety Plan (HSP). Assist RE/Assistant RE as assigned. Requirements 3 -5 years of combined engineering inspection and construction inspection experience on transit/transportation related infrastructure projects. Experience on BART, Caltrans or LACMTA related project experience required. High School Diploma/GED or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management. Extensive knowledge of construction practices, characteristics and properties of trackwork, roadway, bridges, structures, drainage and utility systems. Ability to work independently and perform duties in the field and construction field office. Ability to effectively make decisions concerning work in progress and solving field problems. A strong adherence to safety when working on and around construction sites. Excellent working knowledge of industry practices/safety/quality management programs. Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications skills. Inspection certifications with Caltrans, or others such as ICC, ACI, CPII, CPESC, CRSI, AWS desirable. Working knowledge of Caltrans or other state DOT transit/transportation industry standards. Must be organized, detail oriented and demonstrate high Integrity. Must have a valid driver's license. Able to travel to different worksites. Locations San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California Area Thank you for your interest in a career with us! Challenging yet rewarding opportunities are available throughout the U.S. We are proud of the talented staff we provide for project assignments and welcome highly qualified, dedicated individuals to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), embracing the principle that all applicants (regardless of age, race, nationality, gender, religion, lifestyles and physical disabilities) are treated equally and give the same opportunities in our recruiting, hiring, promotion and business development practices. We recruit from a diverse market those individuals who possess the talent and skill sets required to meet the high standards and core values we are known for. Salary is commensurate to education and experience and we offer a competitive full benefits package to full-time employees. Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 3 - 5 years Bonus/Commission: No

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