Inspection Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Inspections Manager to lead and oversee construction inspection activities for public infrastructure and heavy civil construction projects, with a focus on rail-related transportation infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in heavy highway, bridge, and roadway construction inspection, along with a proven ability to supervise inspection personnel, maintain quality assurance and quality control standards, and ensure compliance with contract requirements, project specifications, and applicable safety regulations.

This is a full-time, onsite opportunity in Secaucus, NJ, offering the chance to contribute to a major rail transportation infrastructure project while ensuring the quality, safety, and efficiency of construction operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, mentor, and provide technical guidance to a team of construction inspectors, ensuring consistent and effective inspection services.
• Conduct regular field visits and perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews of inspection activities and personnel.
• Oversee construction inspection operations to ensure compliance with contract drawings, project specifications, applicable codes, permits, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Review and verify daily inspection reports, field documentation, progress records, and other project-related documents for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineers (REs), contractors, inspection personnel, utility companies, and other project stakeholders to address field issues and resolve construction-related challenges.
• Monitor construction progress, project schedules, and inspection resources while identifying potential delays, risks, and operational concerns.
• Ensure inspection personnel consistently follow established safety procedures, quality standards, and project-specific requirements.
• Provide guidance on technical issues, construction methods, and interpretation of engineering drawings and contract documents.
• Support contract administration, project coordination, and effective communication between field personnel and project management.
• Oversee project close-out activities, including final inspections, punch lists, deficiency tracking, and completion of record documentation.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in construction inspection, with a strong background in heavy highway, bridge, and roadway construction projects.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience leading construction inspection teams.
• Extensive knowledge of construction inspection procedures, QA/QC practices, contract administration, and infrastructure construction standards.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, construction plans, technical specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience reviewing inspection reports, maintaining project documentation, and monitoring construction progress.
• Strong leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with contractors, engineers, inspectors, and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency with project documentation and construction management software.

Education & Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline is preferred.