Rail Construction Inspector

Description

• Generate a Daily and Weekly Work Reports including documentation of the contractor and subcontractor activities.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate with technical, clerical, and subconsultant professionals on multi-disciplinary teams to manage and/or coordinate workloads throughout the entire project
• Review and verify rail construction plans, specifications, schedule, and estimate packages.
• Serve as a technical expert in the development and execution of construction activities for major company programs.
• Manage of all field aspects of the delivery of rail construction projects with clients, designer, and construction management teams.
• Monitor Contractor Quality Documents (QC test reports, contractor Quality Management Plan (QMP), material certifications, testing equipment calibrations, material supplier information, etc.).
• Track submittals and requests for information (RFI) including tracking of submission dates, version control, response dates and comment tracking.
• Support the construction management services to grow and develop construction management teams.
• Monitor storm water pollution prevention plans (SWPPP) compliance.
• Participate in the development of marketing, contractual, and production documents and meetings, including project scope, budget, and schedule, as well as the development of cost estimates based on design criteria, project guides, and project controls.
• Track financial aspects of projects, coordinate and adjust work effort with team.
• Serve as the internal support and client point of contact for assigned rail construction projects.
• Understand and monitor for compliance with FRA 49 CFR 214 - Roadway Worker rules, FRA 49 CFR 219 – Control of Alcohol and Drug Use rules, and eRailSafe.
• Participate in client and stakeholder visits, site visits, field assessments, and construction inspections.
• Work across industries with rail, industrial, terminal, utility, agency, DOT, port, transit, and other industry clients.
• Apply industry experience to strengthen the team to deliver excellent technical work.

Requirements

• Proven problem-solving and documentation abilities
• Experience with rail, industrial, or transit clients is strongly preferred
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Professional Engineer’s license or ability to obtain within 12 months
• Experience working with AREMA’s Manual for Railway Engineering and/or other railroad design guidelines, specifications, and criteria
• Position will include some night, holiday, and weekend work, and qualified candidates must be willing to work as-needed on these occasions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of, and prior working experience, with railroad/transit planning, inspection, construction management, railroad alignment, special trackwork, grading, culvert, bridges, grade crossing, and grade separation projects
• Requires high school diploma or equivalent. (Candidates with 8 years of relevant construction inspection experience may substitute experience for a high school diploma)
• Demonstrated and established career in construction management for Class I railroads
• SWPPP SWP Certificate (QSD preferred)
• HDR's Drug and Alcohol Policy supports our commitment to employee safety and exceeding client requirements. The Drug and Alcohol Policy prohibits the use of drugs or alcohol while on HDR or client premises, or while otherwise engaged in HDR business. This position may require a successful drug-screen prior to hire and thereafter, based on client requirements and applicable country, state and/or provincial laws and regulations.
• A minimum of 3 years experience
• Experience with topographic field surveying (GPS and/or Total Station)
• Familiarity with local freight client design manuals for public projects
• Expertise with freight rail client guidelines, policies, and practices for construction management services (from pre-construction through close-out)
• Software proficiency in MicroStation, Inroads and AutoCAD
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or have equivalent experience

Benefits

• Extended travel to project locations for on-going and upcoming projects.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance