Railroad Construction Inspector

TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees.

Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record (“ENR”) rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets.

Interested in joining our team? We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems!

What you'll be challenged to do:

Gannett Fleming TranSystems is seeking a Railroad Construction Inspector to join our Lisle, IL office.

It is Gannett Fleming TranSystems' practice to maintain a close liaison with our clients during the course of a project. We feel a close working relationship with our client, a thorough understanding of the project, and sensitivity to the client's and the affected general public’s needs and concerns will expedite the successful completion of the project. Therefore, we are looking for a highly motivated individual that can effectively communicate with clients, contractors, and public and project staff. The successful candidate must have experience in railroad related construction including general civil and site development, utilities, track work, and bridge construction.

Primary Responsibilities (others may be included):

• Actively manage and oversee on-site construction staff of both Gannett Fleming TranSystems and sub-consultants.
• Manage project staffing levels along with the overall project budget.
• Review construction contract documents for overall understanding of the project and for constructability concerns.
• Prepare and implement alternate solutions to construction issues as they arise. Coordinate solutions with Design Engineers and the Client.
• Provide observation and inspection of the construction work and contractor operations to verify that the construction is accomplished in accordance with the plans and specifications.
• Provide liaison functions related to coordination of contractors, utilities, developers, other agencies and property owners engaged or affected by the project. Meet with contractors regularly to coordinate work, resolve issues, review scheduling and sequence operations.
• Conduct utility meetings with all affected utilities and verify relocation schedules. Coordinate and document the relocation of existing utilities, and make sure they are not relocated into a new conflicting location.
• Prepare and maintain daily and periodic documentation and records throughout the project necessary to verify progress, quantities, materials documentation, measurement and computation of pay items, pay estimates, change orders, and other authorized plan and/or contract adjustments.

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or in Civil Engineering, or related field, or 10 plus years of field experience managing and inspecting projects.
• Requires minimum 5 years’ industry experience related to job duties with railroad construction projects.
• Individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel software and other Internet software.
• Excellent Leadership and Communication experience required.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that Gannett Fleming TranSystems serves.

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• Class I Railroad experience with bridge structures.
• Project coordination experience.
• Safety and Quality control training.
• Experience managing subcontractors and project teams.
• Document control and proven ability to prioritize and maintain project information .

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, depending on field assignments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, construction and field assignments can be severe (i.e. Airport noise, inside factories, construction equipment, jack hammers, etc).

Physical Requirements:

• The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, depending on field assignments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, construction and field assignments can be severe (i.e. Airport noise, inside factories, construction equipment, jack hammers, etc).

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, parental & caregiver leave, and employer paid life insurance, AD&D, and STD.
• 401(k) company match.
• Competitive vacation accrual and holiday pay.
  
  

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $100,000 to $145,000. Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Gannett Fleming TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender , sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. Gannett Fleming TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: Gannett Fleming TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a Gannett Fleming TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.

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