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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Construction Inspector to join our team! In this role, you will perform quality assurance/control inspections of the Sewage Ejector Replacement Program in accordance with the technical specifications. The construction inspector shall prepare daily inspection reports documenting construction progress; monitor the program compliance with plans, specifications, and other contract provisions; maintain daily
logs of inspection work and review discrepancies or changes.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of contract plans, specifications, contractors’ schedules and plans, applicable safety regulations, and current shop and working drawings relative to assigned contract duties to be knowledgeable about the contractors’ obligations/plans/ schedule;
• Complies with the current Metrorail Safety Rules and Procedures Handbook (MSRPH);
• Oversee an inspection of the Metrorail tunnels and shafts under construction/repair during the Tunnel Vent Shaft Rehabilitation Program to determine the quality of workmanship and materials used, making sure these conform to the contract documents, applicable to state and federal codes and requirements;
• Observe work operations for compliance with applicable safety regulations;
• Observe and recognize unsafe practices, and where appropriate, request their correction by the contractors’ on-site representative;
• Document daily construction activities and submit electronically the findings in a report format as instructed by the CM.
• Record equipment and material quantities daily in the Inspection Report and note the schedule of values and change order work under respective Pending Change Order (PCO).
• Monitor contractors’ actual progress against scheduled progress and record in Daily Inspection Reports;
• Record contractors’ job-site equipment and labor;
• Conduct Substantial Completion Inspections and Final Acceptance Inspections.
• Prepare punch-lists or worklists in areas of assigned responsibility before Substantial Completion Inspections;
• Monitor and record correction of construction deficiencies; and
• Perform on-site material testing (as required).

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or construction-related field, or equivalent construction-related work experience
• A minimum of 8 years of demonstrable experience in construction engineering and inspection and testing for large infrastructure projects;
• At least five years of progressive experience in mechanical facilities rehabilitation such as Drainage Pumping Stations, Ventilations, Chillers, Standpipe, Sewage Ejector, Utilities.
• Ability to read and comprehend contract documents, including complex plans, specifications, and shop drawings;
• Ability to understand construction testing disciplines, such as welding, non-destructive testing, and concrete testing as applicable;
• Certification in general building construction, inspection, or code enforcement from the American Construction Inspector's Association or other similar association or regulatory governmental organization;
• Must display proficiency in technology or professional digital creation tools, such as Go-Pro, Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Photoshop, Lightroom) and other professional camera software, to create, improve, or edit images and videos;
• Familiar with safety requirements and standards.
• Knowledge of working in a government environment;
• Ability to pass a criminal background check;
• Ability to successfully complete the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Confined Spaces Training;
• Ability to work in confined spaces;
• Ability to travel out-of-state to conduct manufacturer inspections of facilities and witness any factory acceptance testing;
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as required;
• Reliable transportation.

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!