Senior Construction Inspector - T.Y. Lin International

TYLin is a full-service, professional engineering firm focused on planning, designing and constructing infrastructure solutions for public and private clients worldwide. The firm is an internationally recognized pioneer in solving the most difficult engineering challenges. Headquartered in San Francisco, California for over 65 years, TYLin has more than 3,200 professionals throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe. TYLin is a member of Dar Group, a global, privately-owned professional services group, and its industry-leading family of Global Infrastructure companies. 

We are looking for a Senior Construction Inspector to work on major infrastructure construction projects located the Greater Miami-Ft. Lauderdale Area. This position will be on-site and requires a high level of engineering inspection experience with minimal direction from the resident engineer. This position may manage one or more office engineers and requires an individual that is a “problem-solver” and consensus-builder with the ability to collaborate with others to achieve quick and effective resolutions to construction challenges. The hired candidate will assist with all necessary activities to start, continue, and close out the construction project.

• Apply standard techniques, procedures and criteria to carry out tasks as part of a broader assignment.
• Inspect various aspects of surface transportation, aviation, ports + marine, rail, and transit projects in subtask areas such as earthwork, utilities, drainage, asphalt, and reinforced concrete pavement; railroad, pedestrian, and roadway bridges, miscellaneous structures, sheet pile, pipe pile, lighting, signing, and marking, and transit-related structures.
• Inspect incorporated materials.
• Ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and regulations.
• Assist in setup and maintenance of master project files.
• Assist in resolution of design/coordination issues.
• Monitor contractor’s work progress and schedule.
• Attend various meetings, facilitate various meetings, and prepare meeting minutes.
• Interpret contract specifications and special provisions.
• Measure and document work performed by contractor.
• Assist in project close-out, as-builts, and punch list.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Florida, or, ability to obtain registration endorsement in the State of Florida within six months of Project NTP if registered in another state.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management from an accredited institution.
  • A Master's Degree in Engineering may be substituted for one (1) year engineering experience.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in the inspection and construction of various surface transportation, aviation, ports, marine, rail, or bus-transit projects for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, and/or Broward County. This experience may include off-system Local Agency Program (LAP) projects in Florida. 
  • Two (2) of those years involved in relevant surface transportation projects, or
  • Five (5) years of Complex Category 2 (CC2) and PTS bridge structures, or
  • Any combination of other major infrastructure experience including, civil works, aviation, ports, marine, rail, and transit projects.
  • Other full-time experience (such as Water Management District, USACE, FEMA, or other Federal or State agency) will be considered.
• Must have any combination of Construction Training & Qualification Program (CTQPs) certificates including FDTO Advanced MOT, CTQP Quality Control Manager. 
• Familiarity with the FDOT Construction Project Administration Manual processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of FDOT Local Programs Manual requirements is a plus.
• OSHA 30-hour safety course required or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Must have computer skills, including the latest versions of office productivity and project management software, in daily activities.
• Knowledge of FDOT Construction Software or Procore or similar.
• Experience interfacing collaboratively with contractors, as well as assisting in dispute resolution.
• Candidates must be able to manage TYLin and sub-consultant staff assigned to the projects.
• Client-focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions.
• Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.
• High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.
• Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements. As a condition of employment, applicants for any safety-sensitive positions covered under 49 CFR Part 219 must also complete and pass both pre-employment and other screenings in accordance with the law.