Senior Construction Inspector

M&J Engineering D.P.C. is a quality provider of multi-discipline consulting services with over 300 employees. Since its inception in 2004 M&J has grown into diversified provider of engineering construction management construction inspection technology and environmental services to a broad range of clients including federal state and city/local agencies private owners architects engineers and contractors.

M&J Engineering is a leader in construction management and inspection ITS mechanical electrical wastewater water supply tunnel airport port marine/coastal environmental engineering and design-build services for both new infrastructure projects and renovations.

M&J bases its employment and personnel decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity with the intent to further the Companys Affirmative Action commitment. M&J does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation pregnancy gender identity or expression age disability genetic information marital status citizenship status employment status veteran or military status or any other category protected by law. Our Company vigorously pursues opportunities to recruit and develop job candidates who have the desire and potential for becoming qualified employees through our Affirmative Action Plan.

The Senior Construction Inspector provides advanced field inspection documentation and quality oversight on CTDOT highway and bridge projects facilities and buildings and / or railroad projects. The role ensures construction activities comply with contract documents applicable codes agency standards and safety requirements while serving as a key technical resource to the Resident Engineer and mentoring junior inspection staff.

Inspection Quality & Compliance

• Inspect and verify construction work for compliance with plans specifications shop drawings CTDOT standards railroad requirements and applicable codes.
• Observe construction activities on one or more of the following:
• Highway/bridge work (earthwork drainage concrete steel utilities MPT)
• Buildings/facilities (architectural structural MEP roofing renovations)
• Rail/transit projects (trackwork platforms facilities utilities yards)
• Monitor contractor compliance with environmental permits work zone safety railroad safety rules OSHA requirements and PPE protocols.
• Identify nonconforming work and coordinate corrective actions with the contractor and Resident Engineer.

Testing Measurement & Documentation

• Perform and/or witness required materials testing and special inspections.
• Prepare daily inspection reports photo documentation and progress summaries.
• Measure calculate and verify quantities for materials installed delivered or stored.
• Maintain field documentation using electronic systems (e.g. AASHTOWare COMPASS ProjectWise SharePoint).

Coordination & Technical Support

• Coordinate with the Resident Engineer project engineers contractors CTDOT staff railroad representatives municipalities and other stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings; report field conditions and track action items.
• Assist with RFIs field issue resolution and support for change orders and extra work.
• Provide technical input on constructability challenges and engineering issues.

Mentorship & Leadership

• Provide guidance and oversight to junior inspectors and field staff.
• Support the Resident Engineer with contract administration documentation and verification activities.

Experience & Skills

• Field inspection experience on transportation buildings/vertical construction rail infrastructure or civil projects.
• Working knowledge of CTDOT Form 819 building and fire codes railroad safety procedures and public-sector construction contracts.
• Familiarity with construction materials methods and major trades (structural architectural MEP utilities roadway bridge rail).
• Strong ability to interpret plans and specifications.
• Proficiency with digital construction documentation systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering Construction Management Architecture Engineering Technology or related field and 4 years of experience

OR

• High School Diploma and a NICET Level III or a relevant Trade License and 6 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• One or more of the following certifications (or ability to obtain):
• NICET Level III or IV
• ACI NETTCP ATSSA
• OSHA 10- or 30-Hour

Physical & Working Conditions

• Ability to work in active construction environments including uneven terrain heights excavations and varied weather conditions.
• Willingness to work nights weekends and off-hours as required for traffic shifts track outages or building shutdowns.

M&J is a leader in providing quality engineering consulting services to a diverse and exciting client base. We attract experienced professionals who understand proactive client service safety risk management and loss prevention practices quality control teamwork and the development of younger staff. We seek employees who enjoy their work desire continuous improvement and want to contribute to the vision and growth of a quality employee-owned professional firm. To all full-time employees we provide a comprehensive package of benefits including medical dental and eye insurance 401(k) retirement plan life insurance etc. Salary will depend on experience and credentials.