Senior Construction Inspector - Transportation & Infrastructure

Senior Construction Inspector -

TransportationInfrastructure Location:

Woodbridge, NJ Employment Type:

Full-Time |

On-Site Salary Range:

$100,000 - $150,000 annually (based on experience)

Industry:

Construction Management | Transportation | Infrastructure | Bridge | Civil Engineering About Garg Consulting Services, Inc. Garg Consulting Services, Inc. (Garg) is a leading multidisciplinary engineering and construction management firm specializing in transportation infrastructure, rail, bridge, and civil construction projects throughout the Northeast. Position Overview Garg Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Inspector to support transportation infrastructure construction projects throughout Northern and Central New Jersey. This role supports

NJ DOT, NJTA, NJ

Transit, and public-sector roadway, bridge, rail, and civil projects, ensuring compliance with approved plans, specifications, and safety standards. The Senior Construction Inspector performs advanced field inspections, coordinates daily with contractors, engineers, and client agencies, and oversees construction quality, documentation, and pay quantities. This full-time, on-site position may also provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior inspection staff. Key Responsibilities Perform and oversee daily field inspections of roadway, bridge, rail, and transportation infrastructure projects. Ensure construction activities comply with approved plans, specifications, and contract documents. Serve as the senior field representative and liaison between contractors, engineers, and client agencies. Document daily construction activities, quantities, labor, equipment, and progress using digital reporting tools. Track and verify pay quantities and assist with review of progress payments and estimates. Review material certifications, test results, and submittals prior to installation. Inspect traffic control and erosion control measures for compliance with approved plans and regulations. Identify non-conforming work and coordinate corrective actions. Assist with change orders, field modifications, and as-built documentation. Lead and mentor junior inspection staff as required. Attend construction meetings and provide technical field input. Support project closeout activities including final inspections and punch lists. Required QualificationsCertifications Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field OR equivalent experience. Minimum five (5) years of experience as a Senior Construction Inspector or Resident Engineer. New Jersey P.E. license or NICET Level IV Highway Construction Inspection certification. ACI certification. NJ SAT Asphalt Technician certification. Rutgers Traffic Control Coordinator certification. OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification. Ability to perform quantity calculations and interpret plans and specifications. Proficiency with digital inspection tools and Microsoft Office. Ability to work in varied weather and field conditions. TWIC Card eligibility and background screening compliance. Preferred QualificationsExperience Experience on

NJ DOT, NJTA, NJ

Transit, or public-sector transportation projects. Rail, bridge, and complex transportation infrastructure experience. Experience mentoring or overseeing junior inspectors. Familiarity with Document Control and Project Management Programs such as SiteManager, FieldManager, Bluebeam or Procore. Additional certifications such as

CMIT, EIT, CCM

CompensationBenefits Competitive Salary:

$100,000 - $150,000 annually Medical, DentalVision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match Paid Time OffPaid Holidays Performance-Based Bonuses Professional DevelopmentLicensing Support Wellness perk; gym membership reimbursement Equal Opportunity Employer Garg Consulting Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs and comply with all applicable laws.