Construction Inspector

Company Description

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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a driven, attentive Construction Engineering Representative for immediate employment in Indiana (AECOM’s West Region) to join our Class I Railroad Team. This individual may report out of AECOM’s Indianapolis office.  The new team member will be supporting AECOM’s Class I Railroad Public Improvements team on projects throughout Indiana and adjacent states.   The ideal candidate shall demonstrate experience in engineering design, construction inspection, or project management. Experience with Class I Railroads is preferred but not required.  This role offers the ability to grow into a task leadership role with additional responsibilities.

DCSA—Transportation

As populations grow, so do demands for safe, expedient and cost-effective transportation. AECOM’s Transportation business line partners with clients around the world to build, modernize and expand transportation projects that carry all our communities into the future — safely and reliably.

We use our extensive knowledge in planning, designing and managing transportation systems — as well as restoring and replacing aging infrastructure — to help our public and private clients find smarter, more advanced ways to move people across cities, countries and continents.

Our integrated approach and social responsibility have earned us the trust of local municipalities, government agencies, commercial clients and public-private partnerships. Our expertise and global reach enable us to deliver high-quality solutions for our clients that pave the way for long-lasting benefits to society.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing sponsor plans, contractor submissions, and contractor calculations for impacts and constructability issues as they relate to the Railroad client.
• On-site monitoring of field operations conducted by outside parties and their contractors for conformance with Railroad requirements and approved contractor means and methods.
• Coordinating with Railroad personnel, project sponsors, and contractors to help deliver our scope of services to the Railroad client throughout the design and construction phases of the project.
• Maintaining accurate project records and being accountable for successful and timely delivery of project documentation (i.e. field reports and meeting minutes) while upholding the quality standards of AECOM and the Railroad client.
• Proactively responding to client requests and input.
• Assisting task leaders with managing the administration and financial tasks for a current General Engineering Contract (GEC) with the Railroad.
• Performing work in accordance with agreed upon budget and schedule under supervision.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS Degree + 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• 2 years of relevant engineering design, construction inspection, or project management experience
• Valid U.S. Driver’s license and as a condition of employment, pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records Review
• Due to nature of projects involved, US Citizenship is required.
• Willingness to travel throughout the state of Indiana (2-3 days a week) including but not limited to the Fort Wayne, Elkhart, Burns Harbor, and Hammond areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in the freight rail industry with Public Improvement Projects is preferred.
• Familiarity DOT design processes is preferred
• Candidate should be detail oriented and should have strong skills in structural analysis, steel and concrete design; and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, good time