Construction Inspector

Overview

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2024.

TranSystems is committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together.

We act with integrity, use resources wisely, and proactively enhance projects with new thinking for sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Our team incorporates these core values every day : All-In Always - Passionate Problem Solvers - Driven to Serve. Interested in joining our team?

Great! We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm. Responsibilities What you'll be challenged to do : TranSystems is looking for a Construction Inspector to join our St.

Louis, MO office. This role inspects and oversees construction work to ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications by performing the following duties.

Performs quality control inspection activities. Primary Responsibilities (others may be included) : Measures distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of structural installations and layouts.

Verifies levels, alignment, and elevation of installations. Observes work in progress to ensure that procedures followed and materials used conform to specifications.

Prepares samples of unapproved materials for laboratory testing. Examines workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standard and approves installation.

Interprets blueprints and specifications for Contractor and discusses deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction.

Records quantities of materials received or used during specified periods. Maintains daily log of construction and inspection activities and compares progress reports.

Capable of handling small to medium projects of moderate complexity. Has capability to monitor several types of work activity, however not simultaneously.

Maintain construction safety practices and work methods for compliance. Qualifications What you bring to our firm : High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

At least 2 years of inspection experience with some technical training or equivalent experience. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports, and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients or employees of organization.

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 TranSystems serves.

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm : At least 7 years of inspection experience with some technical training or equivalent experience.

ACI Field and / or Strength, Troxler or similar state DOT certification are recommended, but not required. Work Environment : The work environment characteristics 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.

The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Travel to work locations may involve out-of state travel with short or long term assignments. Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear.

The employee frequently is required to walk, use hand and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and drive a car.

The employee is required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 80-90 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to work in a variety of climates (hot, cold) and inclement weather.

Featured Benefits : Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment. Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity / paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.

401(k) company match Vacation accrual separate from sick time. Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.

Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule. TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action 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).