Senior Rail Inspector

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Rail Inspector Construction Inspection Services on Rail Projects in our Jersey City

• Client's office. Be involved in projects with our PMCM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges. Interlocking replacement knowledge

Your Impact

• Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance to PATH Project Manager / Resident Engineer as directed

• Rail Track Replacement Experience Focused, Full Replacement of Ballast, Ties and Rail, Etc.

• Experience with Rail Outage and schedules

• Nights / Weekend work required

• 12 hours shifts

• Overall contract compliance via daily inspections for all rail construction, some civil, mechanical and electric work.

• Prepare daily inspection reports in accordance with the project's requirements, recording and reporting any deviations from contract documents.

• Review contractor As-Builts monthly to ensure they are updated

• Conduct and document, per PATH Procedures, onsite QA/QC activities through use of: 1st Delivery Inspections, Closure Inspections, Mock-Up Inspections, and Acceptance Testing

• Prepare and coordinate Pre-Activity meetings prior to significant scopes of work.

• Perform a detailed comparison of the contract drawings, specifications, and approved product submittals to ensure conformance with the contract.

• Monitoring of sub-contractor & supplier usage to ensure pre-approval before work starts

• Assist the contractor(s) with the coordination of activities on the construction site with the other trades and the facility

• Monitor workforce and performance against the work plan

• Monitor compliance with generally accepted standards of workmanship

• Offer recommendations to improve constructability

• Complete punchlists and track completion

• Coordination and scheduling with 3rd party specialty inspections (ie: asbestos abatement monitoring or steel inspection)

• Perform additional duties as deemed necessary

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• 9+ years minimum experience in Railroad construction experience including knowledge of Ballast, Ties and Rail structure, bridge and facility construction methods, materials, standards, and specifications, with knowledge of all facets of construction and construction documents.

• High School Diploma

• Ability to pass Safety Training

• Ability to pass SWAC (Secure Worker Access Consortium) background Screening

• Must be able to manage the various projects using established controls and procedures and provide job site leadership in all areas of scheduling, safety, quality, coordination with the designers and any critical issues pertinent to the project or the client / facility.

• Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials.

• Working knowledge of state and federal safety, environment guidelines and regulations.

• Proficient in basic computer skills utilizing Windows / Outlook / Word / Excel and scheduling applications

• Understanding of construction scheduling utilizing Primavera P6

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Strong verbal communication with Train master required along with written communication skills

• Valid driver's license

• Occasional travel within the region may be required.

• Proven ability to adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

• This role is subject to a client mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of the client mandated drug/alcohol testing policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

• This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP and successful background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Civil

• Transit Rail Track background is preferred

• Experience with Agency Construction preferred.
• OSHA 30 Certification

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $71,800 - $142,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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