Transportation Construction Inspector

3 weeks ago

Irving, United States Foster CM Group, Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTransportation Construction Inspector

Foster CM Group, a highly respected Construction Management firm is looking for a Transportation /Structural Inspector in the Dallas area.

Qualified candidates must have experience in inspection services for rail, transit/transportation (transit/highway/tollway/roadway and bridge) projects and a minimum of 7 years' experience working specifically on transportation project elements such as earthwork, embankment, lime treated subgrade, drainage features, bridge structures, drilled shafts, bridge deck pours, structural concrete, retaining walls, asphalt and concrete paving. Experience with tollways and TxDOT projects preferred.

Job Description:

Inspects construction and workmanship to ensure contractors build rail, highways, tollways, roadways, bridges, traffic signals, and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for very large and/or complex projects. Reports to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Work requires contact with contractors. Will be required to material testing of asphalt and/or concrete. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Job Responsibilities:

Essential duties for this job include but are not limited to:

· Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.

· Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.

· Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.

· Ensures contractors build transit, roadways, bridges and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.

· Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans and ensures compliance with approved safety standards; inspects barricades.

· Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.

· Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.

· Perform material testing of asphalt and concrete.

· Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

· Work in inclement weather (hot/cold/rain)

· Work non-standard hours/day, including some weekend and holiday work on occasion

Required Competencies:

· Communicate effectively

· Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques

· Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures

· Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes

· The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

· Reading and interpreting applicable plans, specifications, schematics, blueprints and maps

· Performing calculations

· Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry

· Experience with City municipalities, TxDOT, toll authorities and/or other DOT, plans & specifications

· Experience with TXDOT SiteManager, a plus

Education:

· Minimum - High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

· Preferred – Degree or major coursework in Construction Management, Architecture and/or Engineering, or a related field.

Required Work Experience:

· 7 - 10 years in construction inspections (supervisory experience not required)

· Related College education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on year-per-year basis

Required Licenses and Certifications:

The following Licenses and/or Certifications are required for this job:

· Valid Driver's License

Compensation & Schedule:
  • Pay Range is $45.00-$50.00 per hour
  • 2nd Shift and paid O.T.
  • Company Truck provided by the company

Work Environment:
  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving machinery & mechanical parts, uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to loud noise, and outside weather conditions.
Physical Requirements:
  • The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Intermittent unassisted sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stooping, crawling, pushing and lifting is required. Must be able to walk and/or stand for prolonged periods of time for at least eight hours per day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 50 pounds without assistance. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, ability to walk on uneven ground while physically maneuvering construction sites, ability to work in extreme temperatures or humidity, and potentially work at heights.
Other Requirements:
  • Possession of a valid state of residence driver's license with a clean driving record.
  • Daily travel to and from construction sites, generally within 100 miles from the home office is expected. Short term, out of town, assignments may be required. Long term, out of town, assignments may be required, with advance notice of planned dates.
  • May be required to work protracted and irregular hours to meet client's needs, including nights, overtime and weekends.
  • All positions at Foster CM Group require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo a background check. Background checks may include, SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal background check, fingerprint verification, and/or drug test. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of required background checks.

About Foster CM Group:
If you are looking for a great new opportunity to build your career with a leading program/construction management firm, please visit our website, learn about us, and see the types of projects we have managed.

Foster CM Group, a highly respected firm, offers a progressive culture where work-life balance is particularly important. We work as a team and strongly encourage mentorship by entertaining new industry innovations collaborated between staff to further everyone's skills successfully. Our firm has a long history with multiple repeat clients based on our outstanding performance.

Founded in 1992, Foster CM Group, Inc. has been providing Program/Construction Management services to Aviation, Education (K-12 and Higher Education), Government (City, State and Federal), Healthcare, Sports & Entertainment, Transportation, and Water/Wastewater clients for more than 27 years. Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, Foster CM Group has additional offices in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston, Texas; Orlando, Florida; Phoenix, Arizona; Denver, CO, and Seattle, Washington.

Foster CM Group Benefits:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401 (K) with Company Contributions
  • Vacation
  • Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
Foster CM Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that Foster CM Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs.

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