Senior Inspector - LIRR Bridge Painting

PACO Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Inspector to join our team supporting MTA C&D’s Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Business Unit. The Senior Inspector will play a key role in overseeing bridge painting projects in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, ensuring all work is conducted safely and in compliance with project specifications and railroad operating requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Inspection & Compliance
   • Review design submittals, materials, and contractor work to confirm adherence to contract requirements.
   • Conduct pre-construction surveys of existing bridge conditions, highlighting any structural or safety concerns.
   • Provide consistent field coverage for active bridge painting activities and ensure all protocols align with contract specifications.
2. Team Oversight & Reporting
   • Oversee junior inspectors, review their Daily Reports, and offer mentorship or technical guidance as needed.
   • Maintain detailed, daily records of contractor activities, equipment usage, field tests, and any non-conformance issues.
   • Prepare and submit written daily reports to LIRR, emphasizing critical tasks, progress, and any identified issues.
3. Project Coordination
   • Collaborate with design consultants, contractors, and MTA C&D personnel to integrate LIRR feedback into approved project designs and shop drawings.
   • Facilitate Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) training for on-site contractor staff.
   • Coordinate look-ahead schedules and work plans with contractors to align tasks with project timelines.
4. Safety & Quality Assurance
   • Inspect containment installations, surface preparation methods, coating applications, and air sampling to ensure compliance with contract drawings and industry standards.
   • Exercise Stop Work Authority if any activities are deemed unsafe, notifying relevant parties immediately.
   • Manage Maintenance and Protection of Traffic requirements, site mobilization, and site preparation to minimize risks and disruptions.
5. Documentation & Closeout
   • Validate contractors’ invoices based on progress of work and contractual milestones.
   • Oversee final site clean-up, document archiving, demobilization, and project closeout.
   • Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to address and resolve any non-conformance issues promptly, preventing schedule or budget overruns.
6. Additional Duties
   • Participate in meetings with third-party contractors, user groups, and LIRR stakeholders.
   • Navigate challenging terrain (e.g., inclined embankments, train tracks, ballasts, lifted work platforms) as required.
   • Provide prompt updates to MTA C&D and/or LIRR personnel during urgent circumstances or project escalations.

Location & Schedule

• Primary Location: LIRR Office or a designated satellite office in Nassau or Suffolk County.
• Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Flexibility: Weeknight and/or weekend shifts will be required depending on project needs.

Required Qualifications & Experience

1. Experience
   • Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in bridge painting, construction, and project management.
   • Experience in railroad operations is preferred.
2. Certifications
   • AMPP Certified Coatings Inspector (CIP Level II) or Bridge Coatings Inspector Level II (BCI II). Certifications must remain valid throughout the task order.
   • Valid MTA Roadway Worker Protection training maintained for the duration of the project.
3. Technical Expertise
   • Experience in steel painting inspection services (e.g., bridges, water tanks, towers) and abrasive blasting abatement methods.
   • Familiarity with railroad engineering practices relevant to bridge painting and construction.
   • Working knowledge of NYSDOT Maintenance and Protection of Traffic standards and specifications.
4. Project Management Skills
   • Proven ability to supervise on-site project staff and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
   • Demonstrated experience managing scopes, schedules, and budgets in a construction setting.
5. Technology Proficiency
   • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint) and AutoCAD.
   • Capable of quickly traveling between various jobsites as required.

Expected Hourly Rate Range: $55-65/hr

Benefits

401(k) and 401(k) Employer Matching
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Professional Development Assistance

PACO Group, Inc. is committed to furthering opportunities for everyone in the national construction market. The firm periodically reaffirms this commitment through an active affirmative action plan. It provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees without unlawful discrimination regarding race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, religion, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or citizenship status. As an equal opportunity employer, we have recruited, hired, promoted, and retained an ethnically and socially diverse professional staff. Our efforts to date have produced a multidisciplinary workforce - a record of diversity that extends to the highest levels of the firm's management.
 

Salary : $55 - $65