Senior Field Inspector - Rail and Transit

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Field Inspector - Rail and Transit to join our team! In this role you will get to work on an exciting mega project in the Rail and Transit Industry. With minimal supervision, independently performs all aspects of field engineering assignments including development of plans, schedules, contracts, procedures, and construction methods and systems for an assigned project, or a designated area of a large project. Incumbent is also responsible for reviewing the performance of subcontractors to assure contract compliance, the application of accepted construction technology and standards, and the acceptable standardization of materials and supplies.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Distribution and tracking of Daily Reports, Monthly Reports, and all other reports.
• Entering Data in the Project Control Management System.
• Assisting the Project Manager as required.
• Attending and taking meeting minutes, distribution of meeting minutes.
• Coordinating and distribution design reviews, distribution and tracking RFI’s.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or construction-related field, or equivalent construction-related work experience, as well as 12+ years of experience in field construction is required.
• Experience in the construction of large civil/structural and/or industrial projects at domestic and/or foreign locations is preferred.
• Requires a comprehensive knowledge of engineering and construction-related processes, as well as industry practices.
• Also requires excellent written and oral communication skills, a familiarity with CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering and construction, and the proven ability for performing in a lead capacity on a project.
• Software skills should include: MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Bluebeam, ProCore, Adobe Acrobat
• Good Oral and Written communication abilities, will be writing and editing Meeting Minutes.
• Role includes off-hours occasionally

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

This position is primarily field-based and requires spending approximately 80% of work time performing inspections and monitoring activities throughout an active rail yard and construction environment.

Essential job functions include:

• Conducting field inspections across large and complex project sites, requiring extensive walking and standing throughout the workday.
• Walking several miles per day while traversing active rail, construction, and maintenance areas.
• Safely navigating uneven terrain, ballast, gravel surfaces, track areas, and other irregular walking conditions.
• Ascending and descending stairs, ladders, scaffolding, elevated work platforms, and access structures.
• Accessing rooftops, elevated facilities, and other hard-to-reach areas to perform inspections and verify construction compliance.
• Working in and around open excavations, trenches, confined work zones, heavy equipment, and active construction operations.
• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions and environmental exposures.
• Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all railroad, construction, and site-specific safety requirements.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Amtrak experience is a plus

Security Clearance Requirement:

NoneThis position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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