Senior Inspector

Senior Inspector

Infrastructure Engineering Inc. is looking for great people to join our team! We are looking for a Senior Inspector who will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects such as CDOT, Chicago Department of Water, Evanston Department of Water, and more! The Senior Inspector works closely with the Resident Engineer to ensure conformance with standards, safety, and contract requirements. This role oversees the contractor's daily activities and the work of junior inspectors.

What You'll Do

• Distinguished from the Junior Construction Inspector by performing the full range of duties assigned, including skilled construction inspection, authority, and uses required higher levels of technical education and training.
• Receives occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situation arises and is fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work. Expected to work independently, exercising judgment and initiative.
• Reviews and comments on standards, plans, specifications, special provisions, manufacturers' material specifications, applicable regulations, and technical and constructability issues.
• Observes work in all stages of progress to ensure conformance with standards, safety, and other applicable regulations and contract requirements; assesses construction methods against industry standards; reviews workmanship and sequence of operations; monitors project schedules.
• Responsible for overseeing the daily activities of the inspection personnel and seeing to it that they complete detailed and thorough daily activity reports, accepting or rejecting the contractor's work.
• Performs quantity calculations and measurements of contract bid items for progress pay estimate.
• Provides lead direction and training to assigned personnel.
• Oversees and performs basic survey work to confirm alignment, grades, etc.
• Ensures construction materials are acquired from approved sources.
• Coordinates, inspects, reviews, and affirms results of tests on construction materials such as concrete, asphalt, aggregates, and soils.
• Takes existing conditions and progress photographs, issues notice or letters and uses computer database for reporting and record keeping.
• Maintaining awareness of safety and health requirements and assuring compliance with applicable regulations and contract provisions to protect the public and construction project personnel.
• Ensures that the contractor applies the Occupational Health and Safety Act and adheres to environmental and Waste Management requirements.
• Keeps the Resident Engineer informed of conditions that could result in contract change orders and/or delays and assist in proactively resolving these situations.
• Supervises/performs quality assurance inspections to achieve compliance with contract plans and specifications on all phases of highway and bridge construction, such as paving, structures, striping, grading, sewer, water, utility relocations, electrical installation, sign installation, and landscaping items.
• Performs quantity calculations and measurements of contract bid items for progress pay estimates and keeps accurate daily records of time and material used to perform extra work items not covered by the contract documents.
• Identifies and documents material and construction deficiencies.
• Finalizes contract items with a general contractor and a client.
• Assists in the preparation of As-Built plans.
• Identifies out-of-scope work as outlined in IEI's scope of services.

To Be Successful

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering/Construction Management or equivalent
• Minimum six (6) years of roadway, highway, and/or bridge construction experience
• A valid certificate of Documentation of Contract Quantities.
• Certificate of OSHA 10 or 30-hour training within 5 years
• Erosion and Sediment Control training
• Knowledge of industry Standards and Specifications for different agencies in IL (CDOT, IDOT, Tollway, CDWM, CTA, CDA, etc.)
• 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 of the principles and practices used for construction inspection to test different types of soils, survey methods, concrete and asphalt construction, state and local agencies specifications, laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations related to construction inspection, safe work practices, and procedures.

We'll Give You

• Opportunity to share ideas and express your opinions.
• Pathway for Professional Career Growth
• An opportunity to learn and grow - Professional Development Program
• IE University
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Appreciation Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Highly competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Program
• Personal Paid Leave (Paid Time Off)
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Hybrid Work Environment
• 401K Program with Employer Match
• Philanthropic Outreach and Volunteer Opportunities

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, possibly for an extended period, depending on the assignment type. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate. The noise level on the construction site is often loud and may require the use of hearing protection.

Infrastructure Engineering, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and full inclusion for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Accommodations are available upon request and will be provided in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and our commitment to equal opportunity. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.