Responsibilities
Construction Inspection & Compliance
Oversee and inspect construction activities across one or more of the following:
Highway/bridge projects (earthwork, drainage, concrete, steel, utilities, MPT)
Facilities/buildings (architectural, structural, MEP, renovations)
Rail/transit projects (trackwork, platforms, facilities, utilities, yards)
Identify nonconforming work and ensure timely corrective action.
Verify compliance with safety plans, environmental permits, traffic control, railroad requirements, and applicable codes (building, fire, ADA).
Documentation & Contract Support
Prepare and review daily inspection reports, photographs, and quantity calculations.
Verify contractor pay quantities, schedules of values, and progress payments.
Witness and document material testing, special inspections, and manufacturer-required testing.
Review and process construction documentation, including RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings, as required.
Coordination, Leadership & Issue Resolution
Coordinate with the Resident Engineer, contractors, designers, CTDOT staff, railroads, utilities, municipalities, and other stakeholders.
Participate in project meetings; assist with issue resolution, constructability reviews, and field problem-solving.
Support change order and extra work evaluations through field verification and technical input.
Supervise, mentor, and assign work to inspectors and field technicians to ensure proper coverage and documentation.
Project Closeout
Develop and verify punch lists.
Assist with commissioning, turnover, and final closeout documentation.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Five (5) years of field inspection experience on civil, transportation, building, or railroad projects plus one of the following:
Professional Engineer (PE)
Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Engineer-in-Training (EIT)
OR
Ten (10) years of relevant field construction or inspection experience with NICET Level IV certification.
Demonstrated ability to interpret construction documents, perform quantity calculations, and prepare detailed reports.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a Chief Inspector on CTDOT or other public-sector projects.
Experience on railroad projects (Amtrak, MTA Metro-North).
Experience with vertical construction and building systems.
Relevant certifications, including
ACI Concrete
NETTCP (Concrete, HMA, Soils & Aggregate)
ATSSA Traffic Control
OSHA 10- or 30-Hour Construction Safety
Familiarity with AASHTOWare, COMPASS, and digital construction management systems.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to work nights, weekends, or off-hours as project needs require.
Physical & Working Conditions
Ability to work year-round in active construction and railroad environments.
Ability to traverse uneven terrain, climb ladders, access structures, and work at heights.
Field and office work with exposure to varied weather and site conditions.
Benefits
M&J is a leader in providing quality engineering consulting services to a diverse and exciting client base. We attract experienced professionals who understand proactive client service, safety, risk management and loss prevention practices, quality control, teamwork, and the development of younger staff. We seek employees who enjoy their work, desire continuous improvement, and want to contribute to the vision and growth of a quality, employee-owned, professional firm. To all full-time employees we provide a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental and eye insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, etc. Salary will depend on experience and credentials.
