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Senior Field Inspector Railroad Construction Engineering
Job Description
Senior Field Inspector - Railroad Construction Engineering
Roseville, CA Simply Put, A Great Place to Work Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country - creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference. We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you'll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share. At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don't meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don't be so hard on yourself—apply for the job! Senior Field Inspector- Railroad Construction Engineering Become a Construction Inspector with the Benesch team. In this position, you will play a crucial role in supervising construction inspections throughout the US region. The perfect candidate should possess a minimum of 16 years of practical experience in field inspections specifically related to Railroad infrastructure projects. Benesch's Railroad Division is made up of highly skilled rail professionals, many of whom are former employees of operating railroads. This firsthand experience working on designing and maintaining active rail systems uniquely equips our team to develop innovative solutions to a wide variety of rail projects. Location This role is designated as a field-based position, and the work will be conducted from a specified field office. Travel to various project sites is required. The Impact You Will Have
Daily oversight of contractors' day-to-day work.
Enforce contractor responsibilities and ensure strict compliance with contract specifications.
Accurately measure and validate contractor quantities in alignment with contract terms.
Generate comprehensive daily construction reports to monitor progress and document daily undertakings.
Monitor quality assurance documentation to verify conformity with quality standards.
Maintain daily Field Book entries in line with documentation requisites. This includes recording tasks, workforce, and equipment usage and capturing visual progress updates and any issues encountered.
Track the advancement of construction activities to produce detailed work reports for field orders.
Participate in progress meetings to provide updates when necessary.
Collaborate closely with Resident Project managers to facilitate the resolution of technical challenges.
What you will need
Minimum 16 years of practical experience working as a field inspector on infrastructure projects
Concrete Structure/Bridge Inspection Experience:
A strong plus.
Eager to learn and display a proactive approach to new tasks and acquire additional skills.
Must be capable of collaborating effectively within a team-oriented environment.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must be willing and able to travel to various project site locations across the US region.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
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What they do
A Construction or Building Inspector inspects new construction or renovated buildings to check for compliance with government safety codes and zoning requirements. Checks building structures and foundations, or provides inspections of electrical systems, plumbing or heating and cooling systems, or building elevators.
$83,157 / year median in California
+6% projected growth