Rail Construction Inspector

GFT is seeking a Rail Construction Inspector to join our Practice or CBG Team in Oak Brook or Chicago, IL! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Oak Brook or Chicago offices.

At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

What you’ll be challenged to do:
Inspects and oversees construction work to ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications by performing the following duties. Performs quality control inspection activities.

This position involves frequent travel. Candidates must be willing and able to travel up to 60% of the time, depending on project needs. Travel will include overnight stays and occasional weekends.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Measures distances to verify accuracy of dimensions and layouts.
• Verifies levels, alignment, and elevation of installations.
• Observes work in progress to ensure that procedures followed and materials used conform to specifications.
• Prepares samples of unapproved materials for laboratory testing.
• Examines workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standard and approves installation.
• Interprets blueprints and specifications for Contractor and discusses deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction.
• Records quantities of materials received or used during specified periods.
• Maintains daily log of construction and inspection activities and compares progress reports.
• Capable of handling small to medium projects of moderate complexity.
• Has capability to monitor several types of work activity, however not simultaneously.
• Maintain construction safety practices and work methods for compliance.
• Begins to work independently, but requires supervision.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Requires a minimum of 8 years of inspection experience with some technical training or equivalent experience.
• Rail construction experience. 
• Must have knowledge of Word Processing software and Internet software.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.
• Each inspector must possess at minimum a valid Class “C” driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• This position involves frequent travel. Candidates must be willing and able to travel up to 60% of the time, depending on project needs. Travel will include overnight stays and occasional weekends.

• Associates Degree in related field preferred.

• Supervisory Responsibilities - May oversee the work of less experienced inspectors.

• Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software and Internet software.
• Certificates and Licenses – IDOT certification preferred, ACI Field and/or Strength, Troxler or similar state DOT certification are recommended, but not required.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location: Oak Brook, IL or Chicago, IL
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary Range: $35.00 - $50.00
Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

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