Chief 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 Chief Inspector is a senior field-based role responsible for leading and supervising construction inspection activities on CTDOT highway bridge facility and / or railroad projects. The position serves as the primary field authority ensuring contractor work complies with project plans specifications applicable codes safety regulations environmental permits and agency standards while supporting the Resident Engineer in the delivery of complex capital projects.

Construction Inspection & Compliance

• Oversee and inspect construction activities across one or more of the following:
• Highway/bridge projects (earthwork drainage concrete steel utilities MPT)
• Facilities/buildings (architectural structural MEP renovations)
• Rail/transit projects (trackwork platforms facilities utilities yards)
• Identify nonconforming work and ensure timely corrective action.
• Verify compliance with safety plans environmental permits traffic control railroad requirements and applicable codes (building fire ADA).

Documentation & Contract Support

• Prepare and review daily inspection reports photographs and quantity calculations.
• Verify contractor pay quantities schedules of values and progress payments.
• Witness and document material testing special inspections and manufacturer-required testing.
• Review and process construction documentation including RFIs submittals and shop drawings as required.

Coordination Leadership & Issue Resolution

• Coordinate with the Resident Engineer contractors designers CTDOT staff railroads utilities municipalities and other stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings; assist with issue resolution constructability reviews and field problem-solving.
• Support change order and extra work evaluations through field verification and technical input.
• Supervise mentor and assign work to inspectors and field technicians to ensure proper coverage and documentation.

Project Closeout

• Develop and verify punch lists.
• Assist with commissioning turnover and final closeout documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years of field inspection experience on civil transportation building or railroad projects plus one of the following:
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT)

OR

• Ten (10) years of relevant field construction or inspection experience with NICET Level IV certification.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret construction documents perform quantity calculations and prepare detailed reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Chief Inspector on CTDOT or other public-sector projects.
• Experience on railroad projects (Amtrak MTA Metro-North).
• Experience with vertical construction and building systems.
• Relevant certifications including:
• ACI Concrete
• NETTCP (Concrete HMA Soils & Aggregate)
• ATSSA Traffic Control
• OSHA 10- or 30-Hour Construction Safety
• Familiarity with AASHTOWare COMPASS and digital construction management systems.

• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work nights weekends or off-hours as project needs require.

Physical & Working Conditions

• Ability to work year-round in active construction and railroad environments.
• Ability to traverse uneven terrain climb ladders access structures and work at heights.
• Field and office work with exposure to varied weather and site conditions.

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.