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Senior Construction Inspector - Airport Rail Transit Project

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Clark, NJ
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

OSHA 10-Hour Certification Or Ability To ObtainValid Driver's License

Job overview

The Senior Construction Inspector will serve as a field representative overseeing construction on a major airport rail transit project. The role focuses on verifying work against contractual requirements, quality standards, and safety expectations across transportation infrastructure, including guideways, stations, mechanical and electrical systems, vertical transportation, and civil improvements. The inspector will coordinate with contractors, engineers, airport representatives, and project teams to support successful project delivery.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Construction InspectionPlan InterpretationMechanical and Electrical InspectionField ReportingAirport Project InspectionRail and Transit InspectionVertical Transportation InspectionTesting and Commissioning

Qualifications

OSHA 10-Hour Certification or Ability to ObtainValid Driver's LicenseTransportation or Construction Inspection ExperienceConstruction Inspection Certifications

Full job description

Join a team delivering a transformative airport rail transit program that will improve connectivity, passenger experience, and transportation efficiency for thousands of travelers every day. As a Construction Inspector, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and high-quality delivery of complex transportation infrastructure, including guideways, stations, mechanical and electrical systems, vertical transportation elements, and associated civil improvements.

Position Summary

You will serve as a trusted field representative overseeing construction activities on a major airport train project. Working alongside contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders, you'll help ensure construction work meets contractual requirements, quality standards, and safety expectations while supporting successful project delivery. This role offers the opportunity to work on highly visible transportation infrastructure that directly impacts regional mobility and airport operations.

Your Responsibilities

  • Construction Oversight - Monitor daily field activities, verify compliance with plans, specifications, and contract requirements, and document construction progress.

  • Quality Assurance & Documentation - Maintain accurate inspection records, field reports, photographic documentation, and quality control documentation.

  • Systems & Infrastructure Inspection - Inspect civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and transit-related systems, including airport people mover, rail, station, and support facilities.

  • Stakeholder Coordination - Collaborate with contractors, engineers, airport representatives, and project teams to identify and resolve field issues.

  • Safety & Compliance Monitoring - Promote safe work practices and verify compliance with project safety requirements and applicable regulations.

  • Project Delivery Support - Assist with construction sequencing reviews, schedule monitoring, testing and commissioning activities, and project closeout documentation.

  • Demonstrated experience inspecting transportation, civil, transit, infrastructure, or construction projects

  • Ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract documents

  • OSHA 10-Hour Certification or ability to obtain

  • Experience inspecting mechanical and electrical systems

  • Ability to work day or night shifts based on project requirements

  • Strong documentation and field reporting skills

  • Valid driver's license

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

  • Experience supporting airport, rail, transit, automated people mover (APM), or passenger transportation projects

  • Inspection experience involving elevators, escalators, or vertical transportation systems

  • Familiarity with testing, commissioning, and startup activities for transportation infrastructure

  • Certifications related to construction inspection, quality assurance, or transportation projects

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