Construction Inspector

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Mott MacDonald is looking for professionals to join our ever-expanding Transportation team to support our client, MTA Construction & Development (MTA C&D). We are currently looking for a full-time site Office Engineer with experience in the rail transportation and infrastructure industry. The successful candidate is required to have a strong understanding of the construction industry and experience working on public agency projects.

The Office Engineer (OE) is responsible for administrative and technical support activities related to program procurement and construction. The OE will also serve as a Field Inspector, providing quality assurance and continuous oversight of construction activities to verify compliance with the contract documents, approved plans and specifications, applicable codes, and MTA C&D requirements. Specifically, the OE manages varied project administrative functions, maintains contract records, plans and specifications, inspection documentation, and related engineering and administrative records, and provides overall support to the Project Manager’s project implementation team.

The OE would ordinarily be responsible for maintaining full familiarity with plans, specifications, construction schedules, and contractor's plans on assigned contracts, Project Implementation Manual and, current safety regulations relative to assigned projects in order to be knowledgeable of the contractor's obligations and the Project Manager's responsibilities with respect thereto. The OE shall supervise subordinates in disseminating such information to the office and field staff as required to keep all pertinent Authority personnel accurately informed of relevant matters. The OE would work within the Project Manager’s prescribed guidelines and procedures and serve under the direction of the Project Manager. The OE position requires very strong written and verbal communication skills.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interpret construction documents to certify that work is performed in accordance with approved plans
• Serve as a Field Inspector and provide continuous oversight of construction activities, workmanship, materials, and installation methods
• Perform quality assurance inspections and document compliance with contract requirements, approved plans and specifications, applicable codes, safety requirements, and MTA C&D procedures
• Prepare daily inspection reports, photographs, field notes, deficiency records, and follow-up documentation; promptly communicate nonconforming work and track corrective actions through resolution
• Administer the submittal and Request for Information (RFI) process for assigned projects
• Maintain a working knowledge of standard processes and procedures
• Contribute to progress updates and performance metrics for monthly briefings
• Support management of project deliverables in Procore
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in performing duties
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals with whom interface is required
• Ability to maintain complex project controls, filings, and corresponding contract administration required record keeping
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Candidate Specification:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field, with knowledge of mechanical systems
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience on infrastructure projects (transit or architectural) is required, including at least three (3) years in the transit or construction industry. Experience must include managerial or supervisory responsibilities such as directing office and field personnel, coordinating contractors and stakeholders, assigning and reviewing work, monitoring project performance, and supporting schedule, quality, safety, and contract compliance.
• Working knowledge of engineering requirements, program policies and procedures including federal, state, and local transit administration regulations and policies
• Proficient with MS Office Suite of tools
• Working knowledge of Oracle Primavera Unifier or a comparable web-based project management information system
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong analytical technical writing skills are required.

Benefits & Reward

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

The expected salary for this position is $89,000 - $108,000

Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law. 

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.