About Burns:Burns Engineering provides professional engineering design and project management services for transportation, facilities, and infrastructure projects. We help our clients attain their strategic goals and initiatives through successful large-scale infrastructureprojects. Burns' full-service capabilities include mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, transportation, and energy consulting engineering.Recently voted a Top Workplace by Philly.com, we credit our strength as an organization to our talented, driven, vibrant team. Burns is an ENR Top 500 Firm, and has been named an MEP Giant by Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine, as well as a Hot Firm by Zweig. We are industry experts, proven leaders, innovative thinkers, and team players. We put our clients' successes and best interests first, because their success is our success. We have fun at work because we love making a difference in the world. We are looking for high-energy, bright, collaborative individuals who want the opportunity to write their own story with us.Facilities & Infrastructure TeamFor more than 50 years, we have built our reputation on outstanding client service. Ranked a Top Workplace and ENR Top 500 Design Firm, we are personally invested in helping our clients achieve their goals, sharing in their passions, and successfully guiding them through the challenges of complex projects using our no surprises Burns Unique Client Experience.We are currently seeking an Construction Inspector to join our Facilities & Infrastucture team.SUMMARYWe are seeking a Construction Inspector to join our team to support our client in Newark, NJ. The ideal candidate will have experience in rail and public transit projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, specifications, and contract requirements. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the quality and integrity of construction projects from inception to completion.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct on-site inspections of construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, and applicable codes.
- Monitor work progress and report on quality, safety, and project timelines.
- Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and project managers to address issues and implement solutions.
- Review and approve material submittals and shop drawings.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of inspections, observations, and communications.
- Prepare inspection reports and documentation for project stakeholders.
- Participate in safety meetings and promote a culture of safety on job sites.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and best practices.
- Provide technical guidance and support to project teams as needed.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in construction inspection, with a focus on rail and public transit projects.
- Knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and construction practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proficiency in using inspection tools and software.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to job sites as needed.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)