Job Title: Field Inspector
Department: Capital Programs & Delivery
Reports To: Resident Engineer, General
FLSA Status: Exempt
SUMMARY
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
This position ensures that contractors performing MARTA rapid rail and facilities projects comply with applicable building codes, regulations, contract specifications, and drawings through ongoing, regular inspections, usually in a specific area of assignment or expertise (i.e., architectural, mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, rail, etc.). Manages several projects simultaneously. May mentor and/or train lower-level field inspection staff. This position has direct responsibility for transit safety oversight at MARTA and is required to comply with the training requirements identified in the Authority's Agency Safety Plan. Additionally, this position has been identified as designated personnel and is required to adhere to the following:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitors on site construction activities, verifies quality of materials, workmanship and products are being provided and installed in accordance with the approved construction contract documents.
- Prepare, submit, and maintain daily records of work activities, quantities used and conditions at the job site.
- Conduct inspections and site observations as required to document the quality of work being installed.
- Reports documented work quality issues to the Quality Assurance Engineer and the Resident Engineer.
- Redlines contract documents as minor changes are being made in the field.
- Assists with the development and implementation of project quality control plans. Recommends corrective/preventive action and implements the necessary action plan to correct deficiencies.
- Works closely with the Resident Engineer and Office Engineer to understand the technical data and submittals associated with the assigned project. Assists the Resident Engineer and Office Engineer with the technical review of project submittals and RFIs.
- Provides quantity verifications for progress payments.
- Reports any safety or project schedule deviations to the Project Safety Engineer and the Resident Engineer.
- Ability to mentors and/or train lower-level inspection staff.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must have valid driver's license.
SAFETY
Understand and follow the work practices and standard operating procedures defined by MARTA safety guidelines and the Project Specific Safety Plan. Use and/or wear the appropriate equipment, protective devices, or clothing that MARTA and/or the project requires. Report health and safety concerns related to performing the duties of your job to supervisors and report any on-going/unresolved health and safety concerns to the Project Safety Engineer and the Resident Engineer.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Competent reading and writing in English language. Ability to read and understand technical contract specification and drawings. Ability to write reports, internal correspondence, and email. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
- Associates Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related discipline.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience working on construction, remodeling, retrofitting, rail or mass transit projects or on projects within the general infrastructure environment such as track maintenance, electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, etc. Ability and knowledge to read and understand contract specification and drawings. Experience can be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $38.00 - $46.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person