Boston University

Transit Facilities Inspector

Boston University$93K — $135K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of construction inspection experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Client requested certifications
  • Proficient in construction techniques, and able to read plans and understand materials and methods
  • Supervisory experience in construction management or inspection
  • Ability to act as an Owner's Agent or Responsible in Charge
  • Active driver's license

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities for contractor compliance
  • Assign and manage inspection staff throughout the project phases
  • Draft project correspondence and facilitate meetings to resolve field issues
  • Review and maintain project documentation for accuracy and compliance
  • Prepare and submit inspection reports and related project documents
  • Notify contractors of non-compliance and recommend corrective action
  • Track project progress and alert parties of overruns and critical issues

Benefits

  • Engagement in a key leadership role in construction inspection
  • Opportunity to work with local clients and projects
  • Variety of responsibilities ensuring a dynamic work environment
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Hands-on experience in field conditions across diverse environments
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position summary: Performs as a principal inspector responsible for the supervision of projects in construction inspection engineering work.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Compensation for this position is $93,600.00 - $135,200.00, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Essential functions and responsibilities
  • Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance of plans, contract documents, specifications and standards.
  • Assign, schedule and maintain subordinate inspection staff throughout all phases of the project.
  • Work on behalf of the Client to draft project correspondence, facilitate project meetings, and resolve construction related field issues.
  • Review and maintain all pertinent project documentation and ensure that it accurately details construction progress, activities and materials, meets environmental permitting conditions, comply with safety policies and programs, and monitors EEO and DBE progress and performance
  • Prepare, review and submit project inspection reports, work authorizations, work orders and estimates.
  • Notify contractor of non-compliance and corrective action.
  • Review, analyze and evaluate contractor schedules.
  • Track project progress and advises parties of possible overruns, and critical project issues.
  • Completes analysis of field tests
  • Attend pre-bid, pre-construction and/or management level meetings throughout the course of the project, assist the client with change orders, claim defense, and provide updates to the client construction progress and issues.
  • Interact with the general public, government agencies, contractors, sub-contractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries.

Nonessential functions and responsibilities
  • Perform other related duties as assigned


Required Skills

  • Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
  • Strong Computer Proficiency


Required Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 8+ years of construction inspection experience
  • Client requested certifications
  • Knowledge and experience in construction techniques, reading plans, procedures, methods, equipment and materials
  • Supervisory experience in construction management/inspection situations
  • Ability to act in an Owner's Agent/Responsible in Charge role
  • Active driver's license

Preferred Experience
  • Experience with local clients
  • Associates or bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

About Boston University

Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is nonsectarian but maintains its historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church. It was founded in 1839 by Methodists with its original campus in Newbury, Vermont, before moving to Boston in 1867. The university now has more than 3,900 faculty members and nearly 33,000 students, and is one of Boston's largest employers. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on two urban campuses. BU is a member of the Boston Consortium for Higher Education and the Association of American Universities.
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