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Senior Quality Inspector

AECOM
New Haven, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Aug 2026

About the role

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

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.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a highly experienced Senior Quality Inspector to work on various construction engineering and inspection projects, including railroad, bridge, and highway work. This position is on site in Rocky Hill, CT.

Responsibilities are included but not limited to:

  • Serves as a technical expert in field inspections and quality audits, recognized as the 'go-to' expert internally and externally
  • Provides guiding direction for inspections on engagements.
  • Sets direction and goals for inspection and/or business line.
  • External spokesperson on technical project issues.
  • Leads the audit strategy for an individual's area of expertise.
  • Oversees construction inspectors on assigned project, ensuring compliance with all codes, rules, and regulations. When appropriate, recommends or causes others to issue notices of violation, stop work orders, and temporary approval for occupancy.
  • Work directly with construction contractors.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • HS plus ten years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Valid U.S. Driver’s License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with Amtrak and/or Connecticut Dept. of Transportation (CTDOT)
  • Experience in providing overall guidance and supervision of subordinates
  • Experience working directly with construction contractors
  • Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Willingness to work flexible schedules as needed for projects, including overnight work• Serves as technical expert in field inspections ad audits, recognized as the 'go-to' expert internally and externally
  • Provides guiding direction for inspections on engagements.
  • Sets direction and goals for inspection and/or business line.
  • External spokesperson on technical project issues.
  • Leads the audit strategy for individual's area of expertise.
  • Key point of contact for engagements and member of AECOM senior leadership team.

Additional Information

  • Sponsorship assistance is available.
  • Relocation is not available for this position.
  • Health & Insurance Benefits
    • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
    • AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) insurance
    • Disability benefits
  • Time Off & Leave
    • Flexible time off (FTO)
  • Financial & Retirement Benefits
    • Retirement savings plan
    • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Workplace Flexibility & Support
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

 

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world.

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