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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Construction Inspector - Rail and Transit to join our team! In this role you will get to work on the premier infrastructure project in the Country, as well as receive all of the benefits of working for Parsons! This Program is a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark NJ and NYC.

Program background

The Gateway Program is the most urgent infrastructure program in the country – a comprehensive set of rail investments that will improve commuter and intercity services, add needed resiliency and, in its later stages, create new capacity between Newark, New Jersey and New York City, the busiest section of the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The first phase of the Gateway Program includes the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), which includes the construction of a new two-track tunnel under the Hudson River connecting to Penn Station New York as well as the full rehabilitation of the existing 110-year-old North River Tunnel. The Gateway Development Commission (GDC), established through bi-state legislation, is responsible for the financing and development of the Hudson Tunnel Project.

As a tri-venture partner with Parsons, Arcadis, and Mace (MPA) is the Delivery Partners (DP)to provide advice, leadership, and support to GDC for the development and implementation of HTP. This is a master service with task order contracts for a 15-year contract encompassing a broad range of strategic advisory services, project management, design management, construction management, stakeholder coordination, federal compliance, operations support, office administration, and related services.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Perform daily site inspections of excavation and shaft activities to ensure work is conducted, according to project specifications, safety standards, and engineering plans.

• Verify that excavation practices align with design requirements for tunneling and large shafts.

• Verify work in accordance with specs and drawings.

• Coordinate independent testing.

• Coordinate contractor, subs and stakeholder field operations.

• Enforce safety standards on-site, including adherence to OSHA and other regulatory safety protocols.

• Identify potential safety hazards, report violations, and ensure contractors follow site-specific safety plans, especially around large shafts and excavation zones.

• Inspect materials and equipment used for excavation and tunneling, checking for compliance with quality standards.

• Document and report any deviations or deficiencies, working closely with contractors to address issues promptly to ensure quality throughout the project.

• Maintain detailed records of daily work activities, site conditions, and inspection results.

• Provide regular reports on progress, any issues encountered, and corrective actions taken, ensuring documentation aligns with project requirements.

• Work closely with construction supervisors and engineers to address any concerns that arise during inspection.

• Communicate inspection findings and collaborate on solutions to on-site issues, such as unexpected ground conditions or equipment adjustments.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• 10 years experience

• This role demands a solid background in heavy civil construction with a focus on large shafts and excavation

• Requires being on-site 100% of the time to provide continuous oversight

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field

• Experience with Mega Projects in the Rail and Transit industry

• Experience working with multiple partners and clients

• Tunneling experience a plus

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range: 

$96,400.00 - $168,700.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!