Chief Construction Inspector
Urban Engineers · urbanengineers.com
Mount LaurelExecutive20+ yrs
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The job in short
Chief construction inspector.
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Details
- Found
- 5 d ago · posted 2026-10-19
- Location as listed
- MOUNT LAUREL, NJ, USA
- Role
- Quality Inspector / Technician
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: MOUNT LAUREL - MOUNT LAUREL, NJ, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $220000.00 - $280000.00Salary, 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 reports 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 safety training as needed)
Apply today!
Pay Rate: $220K - $280K /Year
Location(s): New Brunswick, NJ, On-Site Only
About Urban: -LH
Our culture is built around our people. Voted a top workplace by our employees, we are committed to advancing careers and providing a foundation for professional growth. Urban offers a wide range of health, welfare, and financial benefits to our employees, as well as career development through our own Urban Training Institute, tuition assistance program, and certification incentives.
Founded in 1960, Urban provides services for buildings, ports, transit, railroads, airports, bridges, and highways. We specialize in engineering design, environmental, planning, construction services, and program management. By providing innovation, technical excellence, and on-time performance, we create value for a proud Urban family.
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status
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