Senior Construction Inspector | Chicago
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily activities of inspection staff and review contractor work
- Make field and office decisions independently and supervise others
- Administer portions of construction contracts, including change orders and pay requests
- Monitor project progress, schedules, quality, safety, and compliance
- Coordinate and review testing of construction materials (concrete, asphalt, soils, aggregates)
- Inspect and approve maintenance of traffic plans, including lane closures
- Ensure construction work complies with plans, specifications, regulations, and contract requirements
- Identify potential project delays and change order issues and work proactively to resolve them
- Perform quality assurance inspections on highway, bridge, and infrastructure projects
- Exercise independent judgement and provide technical oversight throughout construction
Requirements:
- Minimum 6 years of experience with deep excavation, support of excavation, utilities, roadway, waste treatment facilities, highway, and/or bridge construction experience.
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management; or equivalent IDOT Certification of Documentation of Contract Quantities
- Extensive knowledge of standards, specifications, physical characteristics and properties of roadway, structures, drainage and utility systems construction materials, and the approved methods and equipment used in making physical tests of construction materials.
- Knowledge in industry Standards and Specifications for different agencies (IDOT, CDOT, CDWM, etc.)
- Skilled in detecting discrepancies in plans, materials, and construction methods and processes, and in implementing appropriate corrective action.
- Skilled in planning and scheduling inspection activities
- Highly competitive salary; and Bonus opportunities
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Personal Paid Leave (Paid Time-Off)
- Paid Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long-term Disability Program
- 401K Program with Employer Match
- Profit Sharing
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Appreciation Program
- An opportunity to learn and grow - Professional Development Program
- Opportunity to share ideas and express your point of view
- You are welcome to be your authentic self
- Philanthropic Outreach and Volunteer Opportunities
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