Chief Inspector
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Job Description
Location: North Haven CT
Country: United States
Salary: $100K $180K
Description:
Lead the Field. Ensure Quality. Deliver Results.
We are seeking a seasoned Chief Inspector to supervise construction contractor activities and ensure compliance with all project specifications engineering requirements and environmental standards. This fieldbased role is critical to the successful of complex infrastructure projects with a particular focus on CTDOT highway and bridge construction.
Position Summary
As Chief Inspector you will be responsible for overseeing onsite construction activities evaluating contractor performance verifying work quantities and ensuring adherence to quality safety and regulatory standards. You will provide leadership to junior inspectors collaborate with engineers and contractors and serve as the primary point of contact for fieldrelated technical oversight.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and inspect all contractor work to ensure conformance with project plans specifications and quality requirements.
- Identify substandard work and coordinate corrective actions with the contractor and Resident Engineer.
- Prepare detailed daily inspection reports including documentation of work performed delays weather conditions and site activities.
- Perform field measurements and assessments; verify pay quantities for completed work.
- Analyze constructability issues and provide effective practical solutions.
- Approve contractorsubmitted materials methods and equipment; confirm compliance with material testing requirements.
- Lead project meetings document discussions track action items and ensure timely resolution.
- Supervise and mentor junior inspection staff ensuring consistency and quality in field reporting.
- Monitor Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (M&PT) activities and ensure adherence to traffic control and safety plans.
- Collaborate with utility companies property owners businesses and the public to resolve conflicts or constructionrelated concerns.
- Ensure contractor compliance with environmental permits affirmative action policies and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) plans.
Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Deep knowledge of CTDOT construction standards and procedures including roadway grading drainage paving structural repairs and utility coordination.
- Ability to analyze and resolve highway traffic and structural engineering challenges.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to lead meetings and write technical reports.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel).
- Ability to interpret complex engineering plans and perform advanced fieldrelated calculations.
Minimum Qualifications
General Experience:
- Minimum 4 years of field inspection experience on civil or transportation construction projects.
- Strong understanding of construction plans and specifications.
- Proven experience documenting field activity through clear wellwritten reports.
Special Experience:
- At least 2 years of supervisory experience overseeing field inspection teams.
Substitutions Allowed:
- A Bachelors degree in Engineering or Construction Management may substitute for some experience provided the candidate has at least 4 years of relevant transportation construction experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience serving as Chief Inspector on CTDOT projects.
- Proficiency with AASHTOWare and COMPASS for construction documentation and management.
- Industry certifications including:
- NICET HCI Level IV (required)
- ACI Certification
- NETTCP (Concrete HMA Paving Soils and Aggregate)
- ATSSA Traffic Control Technician
- OSHA 10Hour Construction Safety and Health
Additional Requirements
- Must hold and maintain one of the following credentials: NICET HCI Level IV CCM PE or EIT.
- Valid drivers license active auto insurance and reliable transportation are required.
- Willingness to work in the field fulltime with occasional travel and extended hours as needed.
Join a firm where your expertise will make a lasting impact on critical infrastructure projects across the region. As Chief Inspector youll be at the forefront of quality compliance and innovation in civil construction.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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Employment Type
Full Time
