STV is a leading, award-winning professional firm offering engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental and construction management services. We consistently rank among the country's top 25 firms in education, corrections, highways, bridges, rail, and mass transit.
We have a thriving Transportation & Infrastructure practice with a close-knit, collaborative group that is growing rapidly. Due to our success, we need to continue to add resources to assist with the delivery of our current extensive backlog of work. This backlog includes tasks associated with various infrastructure improvement projects for local agencies including WMATA, VRE, other transit agencies, railroads, DDOT, VDOT and other local agencies. The successful candidate will support our current staff while assisting in growing the Construction Management and Inspection (CMI) practice to better service our clients in the Washington, DC Metro Area.
We currently have an opening in Washington, DC for a Construction Inspector (overnight shift) in our Transportation & Infrastructure division to work on various transit-related civil and structural construction projects under a Task Order Contract with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Joint Development Adjacent Construction (JDAC) and/or Jurisdictional Projects Team. Assigned projects may include construction projects for joint and adjacent construction, WMATA facilities, and the Metrorail and Metrobus systems.
The Construction Inspector (CI) performs on-site inspection work to confirm compliance with plan and specifications; develops and maintains daily inspection records in compliance with applicable regulations, requirements and standards; coordinates with contractors on methods and practices to be used and plan and specification requirements to be met; anticipates problems in assigned areas of inspection and initiates actions for their resolution considering several factors such as impacts to on-site safety, revenue service, and project timelines; maintains strict oversight of compliance and conformance with applicable safety regulations, requirements and best practices; and is authorized to stop or suspend work if necessary, to prevent accident or injury.
Responsibilities:
Achieves and maintains full familiarity with contract plans, specifications, contractor’s schedules and plans, applicable safety regulations, and current shop and working drawings relative to assigned contract duties in order to be knowledgeable about the contractor’s obligations/plans/schedule.
Inspects all phases of construction within his/her assigned work area which typically includes civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, systems, architectural, track work, and landscaping work. Systems construction may include installation and testing of communication systems, automatic train control systems, automatic fare collection equipment, elevators, escalators, and intrusion detection and other warning devices.
Observes and records contractor’s methods and use of equipment; suggests improvements, whenever appropriate; records all change order work under respective pending change order (PCO) numbers daily; monitors contractor’s actual progress against scheduled progress; records contractor’s job-site equipment and manpower; and follows document quality process and procedures in accordance with WMATA's and project requirements.
Receives specific inspection responsibilities; contacts contractor’s representative to become acquainted with work to be accomplished in area of responsibility and to inform contractor’s representative of what is expected in regard to the contractor’s work performance; observes work in assigned areas of responsibility; and takes appropriate corrective steps, as necessary.
Informs contractor’s supervisory staff of apparent non-compliance with contract provisions; monitors corrective action, and reports contractor’s execution of corrective actions; and assists the field staff in preparing monthly pay estimate calculations and work-to-complete forecasts.
Performs measurements and field testing which may involve the use of complex electronic or mechanical devices for non-destructive testing; collects and compiles electronic or hardcopy data to document the quality of the work; compares actual work against contract, shop and working drawings, and specification requirements; and assists in preparation of material samples, as required for laboratory testing and approval.
Maintains quality control in accordance with established guidelines; verifies the implementation of the inspection and testing portions of the Contractor Quality Control Plan; verifies and documents quality conformance to contract standards; assists in conducting Substantial Completion Inspections (SCI) and Final Acceptance Inspections; makes “Punch List” or “Work List” in areas of assigned responsibility prior to SCI; and monitors and records correction of construction deficiencies.
Observes work operations for compliance with applicable safety regulations and where appropriate, requests their correction by the contractor’s representative on site; in emergency situations, stops the work involved and immediately reports the action to a supervisor; prepares electronic and/or hardcopy safety reports; and attends and documents contractor’s tool-box safety meetings.
Maintains maintenance schedules and records of issued WMATA equipment.
Requirements:
Associate of Applied Science or bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering (electrical, mechanical, civil) from an ABET accredited university or related.
6 years minimum construction inspection experience including at least 2 years in transit-oriented joint development and/or adjacent construction projects including new and/or rehabilitated facilities and related horizontal infrastructure.
Ability to obtain Roadway Worker Protection Training Level 2 (RWP) within 3 months from hire.
Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of engineering and heavy construction and demonstrated ability to inspect a broad range of contract construction work.
In-depth knowledge of construction techniques, technology, and practices in at least one of the following areas: civil, mechanical, structural, electrical, electronic, automatic train control, automatic fare collection systems, communications, elevators/escalators, and railroad track work.
Ability to inspect/monitor works to confirm adherence to safety standards, codes, and specifications.
Ability to read, interpret and understand the terms and conditions of construction contracts, specifications, and drawings as they pertain to the performance of inspection duties.
Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those individuals and organizations encountered in the work.
Ability to use tools and equipment to conduct physical measurements and field testing, equipment and devices to conduct complex electronic or mechanical testing as required on work sites, and electronic devices including but not limited to digital cameras, personal computers, laptops, radios, and wireless communications devices in the performance of assigned work.
Ability to effectively utilize WMATA’s construction document management systems (Procore), MS Office Suite, MS Teams, Adobe PDF, and One Drive and to follow documentation procedures, and produce compliant and accurate reports pertaining to inspections.
Additionally, applicants must possess the following certifications or acquire them (at no cost to the candidate) within 6 months of beginning employment, as schedule permits for the following areas:
• ACI Concrete Field Level I
• Soil and Aggregate Compaction (VDOT)
• Asphalt Field Level I & II (VDOT)
• Pavement Marking (VDOT)
• Erosion and Sediment Control / Stormwater Management Inspector (Virginia DEQ)
• Nuclear Gauge Safety Training (NRC Recognized Provider)
• Traffic Control & Flagger (VDOT)
Compensation Range:
$92,510.00 - $105,125.00STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.