Senior Transportation Quality Leader - Chester Bridge Project

Are you ready to take your transportation construction experience to the next level Would you like to be part of constructing a signature bridge project? Then you are in luck. We are looking for a Senior Transportation Quality Leader to join our team.

Terracon is providing QA and QC inspection and testing services on the Chester Bridge. The Chester Bridge will be a new $300M suspension bridge over the Mississippi river located just an hour and a half south of St. Louis, near Chester, Illinois. The project site will be located in Perryville, MO. If you are interested in relocating for this long-term project, a relocation package will be provided for the selected candidate.

General Responsibilities:
Perform inspection on large, complex, and diverse transportation projects requiring expertise and knowledge in multiple areas of construction inspection and oversee the work of other testing and inspection personnel.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Performs testing, observation, and inspection as directed in accordance with training and the specified procedures to determine if work is done according to contract specifications.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
• Prepare inspection reports and document nonconformance.
• Performs basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager.
• Communicates information to Project Manager and other personnel as directed by the Project Manager.
• May interact with client and other site personnel to provide input on appropriate resolution of findings.
• May assist Project Manager in development of scope for testing and inspection services
• Coordinate pre-dispatch activities with Project, Department, and/or Office Managers.
• Maintains equipment operation and calibration.
• Lead, provide direction and may coordinate activities of lower level inspectors.
• Performs advanced fieldwork and assists with project management.
• Follow safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Performs pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• We encourage candidates with formal education and practical experience to apply. While a High School Diploma is the minimum educational requirement, candidates with higher education qualifications in Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Engineering Technology is a bonus.
• 10 years of experience in construction inspection, particularly on Highway Bridge transportation construction projects
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
• The ability to achieve certifications required to perform construction inspection and testing on MoDOT projects.
• Associates degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Engineering Technology preferred.

Required Certification:

• Successful completion of related internal safety certifications.