Chief Inspector

As a Resident Engineer/Chief Inspector you will provide oversight services for a variety of infrastructure projects in scope and size from road reconstruction projects to complex bridge replacement projects across Connecticut.

In this role, you’ll lead field inspection teams, ensure compliance with contract requirements and provide expert oversight on construction infrastructure projects with a specific project focus on Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT).

We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

As our new Resident/Chief Inspector , you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.

Working @ SLR

With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years.

Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team:

Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $130,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.

Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Responsibilities:

Provide Chief Inspector/Senior Inspector services for CT DOT Construction Inspection Projects

Review of contract documents

Coordinate with clients and contractors

Prepare records for oversight of construction projects including daily inspection reports, testing protocols and the CT DOT five volume system for record keeping

Prepare for and run meetings

Develop and maintain project records throughout construction

Prepare estimates and change orders

Monitor, manage and execute necessary material testing

Prepare project correspondence

Review subordinate inspection staff work including daily reports, computations, testing results, correspondence

Coordinate with utility companies and various agencies of the industry as necessary

Prepare for and present at interviews for future work

Qualifications/Education/Memberships:

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or related engineering disciplines, NICET Certifications with complementary experience will also be considered

5+ years of experience inspecting and administering water, wastewater, process or industrial construction projects

5+ years of experience inspecting and administrating CT DOT construction projects, and/or a combination of municipal and CT DOT experience will also be considered a plus

Familiarity with standard inspection processes, documentation and management typical of DOT or public agency funded projects

ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Certification will be considered a plus

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

NETTCP Concrete and HMA Certifications Preferred

NETTCP Quality Assurance Technologist certification a plus

Ability to manage multiple tasks and/or projects with varying types of construction projects throughout Connecticut and nearby states

Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities

Demonstrated ability to organize and manage work

Manage and provide direction to team members

Excellent written and communication skills

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be.

SLR is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status.

At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self.

We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us at careers-us@slrconsulting.com .