United States of America - Michigan, Grand Rapids
Job Summary
AECOM is searching for a candidate to join the Grand Rapids, MI team as a Construction Inspector.
At AECOM, we believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it's improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.
We take on the most complex challenges and pioneer innovative, iconic solutions that push the limits of what's possible - the world's longest cable-stayed bridge, record-breaking sports events, the largest greenfield port development mega project, life-sustaining and disaster recovery programs, and the tallest tower in the Western Hemisphere.
On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, governments, energy and the environment, we deliver professional services throughout the project lifecycle.
We are proud to be recognized for excellence:
Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies - 2014-2020
#1 in Transportation and General Building in Engineering-News Record's 2019 "Top 500 Design Firms" and #1 2019 "Top 200 Environmental Firms"
VIQTORY 2020 Military Friendly® Gold Employer
Perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index for 2017-2019
As populations grow, so do demands for safe, expedient and cost-effective transportation. AECOM's Transportation business line partners with clients around the world to build, modernize and expand transportation projects that carry all of our communities into the future - safely and reliably.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Work with a team of Construction Inspectors performing oversight of transportation construction projects.
Monitor and record the work of contractors, while tracking progress, materials and quantities.
Verify that safe traffic control measures are implemented, and maintained during construction.
Maintain communication between AECOM supervisors and peers, MDOT and local agency personnel, contractor personnel and the general public.
Develop cost estimates by calculating construction quantities and creating spreadsheets.
Perform field inspections, take field measurements and oversight of material testing on road and bridge construction projects.
Verify that applicable codes and engineering standard practices are being met.
Learn to independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria and using judgement in making minor adaptations and modifications.
Record and manage field documentation using FieldManager and ProjectWise software.
Position will require driving to different work sites.
Minimum Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Previous exposure to road and/or bridge construction
Familiarity with Microsoft office suite, word and excel
What We Offer
When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world, but working to "make amazing happen" in each neighborhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.
Job Category Engineering - Civil
Business Line Transportation
Business Group Design and Consulting Services Group (DCS)
Country United States of America
Position Status Full-Time
Requisition/Vacancy No. 241767BR
Clearance Required No
Virtual: No
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
