Field Inspector - Rail & Transit

Mission

The Field Inspector will work with CSX Transportation (CSXT) on the Transforming Rail in Virginia (TRV) Program, a landmark initiative expanding high-performance passenger and commuter rail service across the state.  Be part of a team driving generational infrastructure improvements that reduce traffic, boost connectivity, and support economic growth.

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority’s (VPRA’s) implementation of these projects will change how Virginians travel, removing traffic from roads and highways, and increasing commuting options in all corners of the state while improving performance and reliability. VPRA’s partnerships, capital projects, and infrastructure enhancement programs will grow the Commonwealth’s rail network by adding additional passenger and commuter services by doubling the state-supported Amtrak service between Washington, DC and Richmond.
 

As a Field Inspector, you’ll play a key role in ensuring construction meets CSX Transportation’s safety, quality, and schedule standards. You’ll monitor daily site activities, report progress, and proactively address field issues to keep projects on track. This position reports directly to the Construction Manager or Resident Engineer.

Key Accountabilities

• Participate in Job Briefings, review construction work, conduct field inspections and investigations, ensuring the effective performance of construction activities as well conformance with project plans and specifications.
• Check construction records and document progress to identify project schedules and cost problem areas, making recommendations as needed.
• Hold periodic conferences with project personnel to review work plans and individual responsibility.
• Conduct regular safety inspections.
• Recommend approval of variations from plans and specifications.
• Coordinate installation activities.
• Review technical correspondence with contractors to check technical accuracy and promptness of payments.
• Ensure budgetary goals are met and that all work is performed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Obtain necessary certifications to advance the construction process as well as to ensure proper project closeout.
• Compute construction quantities and prepare reports for interim and final payments.
• Review construction work of contractors and subcontractors to ensure compliance with contract documents, reporting any discrepancy to the Resident Engineer.
• Maintain a daily project diary, files, test reports, etc. as directed by the Resident Engineer or Project Manager.
• Perform load counts of material delivered to construction sites.
• Obtain samples of materials to be sent to the laboratory for testing purposes.
• Perform inspections of construction materials at source and on project sites for conformity to specifications
• Confer with contractor representatives, State and other officials concerning construction work. 

Qualifications

• 5+ years railroad/transit construction related experience; Class I experience preferred.
• FRA Safety and Roadway Worker familiarity.
• Experience reading and comprehending contract documents.
• Experience with special trackwork fabrication and installation and/or heavy civil construction
• High School Diploma/GED. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic file management systems; e-Builder or similar
• Experience with rail & transit mainline, yards and structures preferred.

Preferred Qualification/Skills:

• Valid driver’s license

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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