Rail Inspector

This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for a Rail Inspector Construction Inspection Services on Rail Projects in our Jersey City - Client's office. Be involved in projects with our PMCM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. Interlocking replacement knowledgeYour Impact

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide assistance to PATH Project Manager / Resident Engineer as directed

Rail Track Replacement Experience Focused, Full Replacement of Ballast, Ties and Rail, Etc.

Experience with Rail Outage and schedules

Nights / Weekend work required – 12 hours shifts

Overall contract compliance via daily inspections for all rail construction, some civil, mechanical and electric work.

Prepare daily inspection reports in accordance with the project's requirements, recording and reporting any deviations from contract documents.

Review contractor As-Builts monthly to ensure they are updated

Conduct and document, per PATH Procedures, onsite QA/QC activities through use of: 1st Delivery Inspections, Closure Inspections, Mock-Up Inspections, and Acceptance Testing

Prepare and coordinate Pre-Activity meetings prior to significant scopes of work.

Perform a detailed comparison of the contract drawings, specifications, and approved product submittals to ensure conformance with the contract.

Monitoring of sub-contractor & supplier usage to ensure pre-approval before work starts

Assist the contractor(s) with the coordination of activities on the construction site with the other trades and the facility

Monitor workforce and performance against the work plan

Monitor compliance with generally accepted standards of workmanship

Offer recommendations to improve constructability

Complete punchlists and track completion

Coordination and scheduling with 3rd party specialty inspections (ie: asbestos abatement monitoring or steel inspection)

Perform additional duties as deemed necessary 

Who You AreRequired Qualifications

9+ years minimum experience in Railroad construction experience including knowledge of Ballast, Ties and Rail structure, bridge and facility construction methods, materials, standards, and specifications, with knowledge of all facets of construction and construction documents.

High School Diploma

Ability to pass Safety Training

Ability to pass SWAC (Secure Worker Access Consortium) background Screening

Must be able to manage the various projects using established controls and procedures and provide job site leadership in all areas of scheduling, safety, quality, coordination with the designers and any critical issues pertinent to the project or the client / facility.

Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials.

Working knowledge of state and federal safety, environment guidelines and regulations.

Proficient in basic computer skills utilizing Windows / Outlook / Word / Excel and scheduling applications

Understanding of construction scheduling utilizing Primavera P6

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong verbal communication with Train master required along with written communication skills

Valid driver’s license - Occasional travel within the region may be required.

Proven ability to adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

This role is subject to a client mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of the client mandated drug/alcohol testing policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP and successful background check.

Preferred Qualifications

Civil - Transit Rail Track background is preferred

Experience with Agency Construction preferred.

OSHA 30 Certification

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.Compensation:Expected Salary (all locations): $71,800 – $142,000WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.#LI-DS1About WSPWSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.www.wsp.comWSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.