Chief Inspector

Overview

M&J Engineering, P.C. is currently recruiting for Chief Inspector positions for its North Haven, Connecticut office to assist with construction projects in the Stamford/Greenwich area. Our clients include the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), and local municipalities in lower Fairfield County.

M&J Engineering, P.C. (M&J) is a quality provider of multi-discipline engineering and construction management services with a focus on “Innovative and State-of-the Art Solutions”. We specialize in providing full-service construction management, CE&I, and design services for a full spectrum of industries encompassing construction projects for heavy highway roadway, bridge, railroad, tunnel, airport, seaport and marine, commercial and institutional building facilities, ITS, mechanical, electrical, environmental, water, sewer, utility, as well as design-build services for both new infrastructure and renovation projects. M&J proudly serves a broad range of clients, including federal and state agencies, local municipalities, private owners, architects, engineers, and contractors.

Since its inception in 2004, the M&J Company has steadily evolved its business and built a diverse and dedicated employee force of over 300, fostered by a culture that serves to attract, retain, and develop a workforce that is inclusive and representative of the communities that we serve. M&J bases its employment and personnel decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, with the intent to further the Company’s Affirmative Action commitment. M&J does not discriminate based on 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. M&J vigorously pursues opportunities to recruit and develop job candidates who have the desire and potential for becoming qualified employees through our Affirmative Action Plan.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities for this field-based position involve supervising construction contractor project activities and work to ensure conformance with the project plans, specifications, special provisions, engineering, and environmental plans. The primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to;

• Inspect and approve all contractor sitework, ensure conformance with contract documents, and quality standards of contract, inform of substandard conformance of work, and ensure remedial action is taken.
• Prepare daily inspection reports documenting all project work activities and events.
• Perform field measurement and assessment of project work completed, perform computations to verify pay quantities.
• Collaborate and assist Resident Engineer with project work issues, correction of substandard nonconforming work, and negotiation of extra work items.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate constructability issues and provide effective solutions.
• Considerable technical skills in preparation of engineering and administrative reports.
• Verify and approve contractor submitted materials, components, and methods, ensure minimum material testing requirements are met.
• Provide supervision oversight and guidance to junior level inspectors.
• Participate in project meetings, prepare meeting minutes, and follow up action items.
• Collaborate and coordinate with contractor project managers and utility company representatives to avoid work conflicts and schedule delays.
• Collaborate with the public, property, and business owners, when required, to address issues and concerns resulting from construction activities.
• Monitor Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (M&PT) operations to ensure compliance with project safety plans, and safety for the traveling public.
• Monitor contractor compliance with environmental permits, AA and EEO plans.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability:

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices utilized on complex CTDOT highway and bridge construction projects including work utilized to perform roadway construction, excavations, grading, drainage and paving, bridge structural steel installation and repairs, concrete deck, foundation, and parapet construction and repairs, utility installations and relocations; considerable technical skills in preparation of engineering and administrative reports; skill and ability to analyze and evaluate engineering, highway, structural and pavement design, hydraulic and traffic problems and provide effective solutions; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to perform complex mathematical calculations; ability to develop and interpret plans and specifications.

Minimum Qualifications – General Experience:

Four (4) years of field inspection experience working on applicable civil construction projects.

Must be able to read and understand complex construction plans, and specifications.

Must be able to write detailed daily inspection reports and perform complex quantity and engineering computations.

Must have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Must have experience using Microsoft Word and Excel,

Minimum Qualifications – Special Experience:

Two (2) years of supervisory experience providing supervision oversight and guidance to field forces of a lower level.

Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management and four (4) years of experience in transportation construction engineering or transportation engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience functioning at the level of Chief Inspector on a CTDOT construction project.
• Work experience utilizing using AASHTOWare and COMPASS for construction management and document control.
• ACI Certification
• NETTCP Concrete
• NETTCP HMA Paving
• NETTCP Soils and Aggregate
• ATSSA Traffic Control Technician
• OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety and Health

Special Requirements:

• Candidate must possess and retain a valid NICET HCI Level IV, CCM, PE or EIT certification.
• Candidate must possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and auto insurance.
• Candidate must have reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform work year-round in varied weather conditions, and during off-hours and weekends when necessary.

Candidate shall have adequate physical ability and shall maintain such for proper continuation of job performance.

Working Conditions:

Must be able to perform work year-round in varied weather conditions, and during off-hours and weekends when necessary. Nighttime position.

Benefits

M&J is a leader in providing quality engineering consulting services to a diverse and exciting client base. We attract experienced professionals who understand pro-active 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. All full-time employees are provided with a comprehensive benefit package that includes options for medical, dental and eye insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, and paid time off for holidays, vacation, sick days, and bereavement. M&J offers a competitive salary consummate with applicant experience and credentials.