Chief Inspector (Mech/Elec/Controls)

SLR International Corporation is seeking a Chief Inspector/Senior Inspector to join its talented team based in Cheshire, Connecticut. The candidate will be responsible for managing small to medium size projects and supporting larger more complex projects. The candidate may participate in managing and or directly administering construction projects as a Chief Inspector with a familiarity with process, water and wastewater systems, with a focus on mechanical, electrical and control/instrumentation systems. In addition, familiarity with the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT) inspection process is a plus. Projects may be private, municipal, state, and state or federally funded through CT DOT or other agencies. The candidate may be requested to assist in interviewing for potential projects at municipal and state levels. SLR provides a wide range of construction-related services, private and public, including construction management, project administration, and construction observation/inspection.

During your career with SLR, you’ll have the chance to work with a multidisciplinary team of experienced engineers, architects, planners, scientists, and other professional staff. You’ll also get the opportunity to work on exciting and significant projects, delivering quality work that has a positive and lasting influence on the community and the environment.

About SLR

SLR is a professional consulting and advisory firm that has been advising clients for 30 years. Starting as a UK business, we now operate as a global company with more than 3000 people delivering client solutions across six regions.

In the United States, SLR has nearly 500 employees located throughout 35 offices. Our team represents a broad and diverse range of technical and environmental capabilities. SLR’s professionals offer a blend of experience incorporating engineers, geologists, toxicologists, hydrogeologists, meteorologists, remediation specialists, regulatory and compliance specialists, and environmental scientists. We work for clients throughout our six primary business sectors: Energy, Mining & Minerals, Industry, Infrastructure, Built Environment and Power.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, flexible spending account, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are at the core of who we are and want to be.

SLR is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity / Veterans / Disabled Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, civil union status, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or veteran status. Applicants may obtain a copy of SLR’s Dissemination policy upon request and are eligible to use the resolution process contained therein.

At SLR, we embrace diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within and outside our organization. We respect and celebrate differences and want to ensure that we continuously strive to build a place where everyone feels included and is encouraged to be their authentic self.

We are committed to these values, and our SLR Culture & Diversity Team works to actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across our people and talent processes, operations, and client work around the world. If you have a disability and need reasonable accommodations at any point in the application or interview process, please contact us at careers-us@slrconsulting.com.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or related engineering disciplines
• Minimum of 5 years of experience inspecting and administering water, wastewater, process or industrial construction projects
• Minimum of 5 years of experience inspecting and administrating CT DOT construction projects, and/or a combination of municipal and CT DOT experience will also be considered a plus
• Familiarity with standard inspection processes, documentation and management typical of DOT or public agency funded projects
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Certification will be considered a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• NETTCP Concrete and HMA Certifications Preferred
• NETTCP Quality Assurance Technologist certification a plus
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and or projects with varying types of construction projects throughout Connecticut and nearby states
• Familiarity with SharePoint & Compass is also desirable

Personal Attributes and Traits

• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage work
• Manage and provide direction to team members
• Excellent written and communication skills

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Chief Inspector/Senior Inspector services primarily for water, wastewater and industrial projects including process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control disciplines.
• Secondary services include familiarity with Chief Inspector/Senior Inspector duties for CT DOT Construction Inspection Projects and/or other state DOT work
• Review Contract Documents
• Coordinate with Clients and Contractors
• Prepare records for oversight of construction projects including daily inspection reports, testing protocols. Familiarity with CT DOT five volume system for record keeping is preferred.
• Prepare for, coordinate, and run meetings
• Develop and maintain project records throughout construction
• Prepare Estimates and Change Orders
• Monitor, manage and execute necessary material testing
• Prepare project correspondence
• Review subordinate inspection staff work including daily reports, computations, testing results, correspondence
• Coordinate with utility companies and various agencies of the industry as necessary
• Oversee equipment and systems startup and commissioning, and verification of control functions. Inspection and oversight functions include site/civil work, process piping, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, instrumentation and controls, and building structural, architectural and finish work.
• Prepare for and present at interviews for future work

Compensation Range:
The salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $85,000.00 to $105,000.00. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.