Senior Construction Inspector (Owner Verification Representative)

Full-time State/Province: Georgia Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc Business Line: Transportation Work Location Model: On-Site Primary Location: US - Atlanta, GA - 1360 Peachtree St Compensation: USD 35.82 - USD 66.28 - hourly Job Description AECOM is actively seeking experienced Senior Construction Oversight Inspectors to join the SR 400 Express Lanes Owner Verification (OV) team in Alpharetta, GA. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a landmark infrastructure initiative—adding two express lanes in each direction along a 16-mile corridor from I-285 in Sandy Springs to north of the Fulton/Forsyth County line. This $4.6 Billion project also includes the construction or replacement of over twenty-five bridges and four Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations and is managed under GDOT’s first Public-Private Partnership (P3) Concession Transportation Project. As part of a collocated team under GDOT’s management, the Senior Construction Oversight Inspector (also known as the Owner’s Representative) serves as the primary liaison between the project owner and the P3 construction team. This senior-level position will play a critical role in ensuring construction oversight, materials inspection, safety standards, and compliance verification meets the contractual obligations. This position reports directly to the Construction OV Manager and offers the opportunity to work on one of the most complex and high-profile transportation projects in the country. Project Owner: Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Key Responsibilities: Proactively identify and document any deficiencies in roadway and bridge construction activities, while effectively communicating any necessary adjustments for compliance with contract specifications. Conduct daily site visits to monitor work-in-progress, ensuring materials and workmanship meet project specifications. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members, reviewing their work to ensure quality assurance and best practices. Provide specialized inspections and written reports for bridge construction and OV activities. Supervise and mentor junior-level technicians performing OV audits and inspections. Function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Developer activities, including remediation and repair reviews. Monitor the Developer's on-site construction activities and inspect materials entering into the work in accordance with the plans, specifications, and special provisions of the Developer’s Contract. Perform oversight inspection, and verification of materials sampling and testing in accordance with the Project’s Construction Quality Assurance Program (CQAP). Monitor the required sampling and testing of component materials and complete work in accordance with the Department’s and Project Quick Guide Schedule and the CQAP. Attend pre-activity meetings with the Developer’s Contractor and Independent Quality Assurance Firm (IQF). Monitor construction progress, quality, and discrepancies; coordinate with IQF to resolve issues. Monitor and verify that the Developer’s IQF inputs all QA materials sampling and testing information into the Department’s Materials database on time. Ensure material certification requirements are met for Final Acceptance. Perform contract administrative duties and maintain required documentation. Qualifications Minimum: High School and 8 years of progressive roadway and bridge construction inspection experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. Preferred: Graduation from a university with a degree in civil engineering or from a four-year college with a degree in civil engineering technology or construction management and three (3) years of progressive roadway and bridge construction inspection experience; or graduation from a two-year technical college with a degree in civil engineering technology and eight (8) years of progressive roadway and bridge construction inspection experience; or graduation from high school and fifteen (15) years of progressive roadway and bridge construction inspection experience as an employee or OV for a State Highway Agency. Experiencespecifications and standards, acceptable construction practices, materials, methods, and equipment used in both general highway construction and bridge construction. Experience with mathematical functions, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Experience in reading and interpreting complex construction plans and reports (BFI, pile driving, drilled shafts). Experience working independently with the ability to make informed, data‑driven decisions in the field. Experience demonstrating commitment to safety practices in construction environments. Valid US Driver’s License is required to drive AECOM vehicles to project sites. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review. Additional Information Position will include some night, holiday, and weekend work, and qualified candidates must be willing to work as needed on these occasions. Work in various field conditions including heights, live traffic, water proximity, and adverse weather. Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position. Relocation assistance is available for this position Benefits AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&DD, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. Equal Opportunity As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr AECO Co