Senior Signals Construction Inspector

Do you have 7+ years inspecting transportation signals and ITS projects and a strong background with traffic signal/ITS installations, software/hardware integrations, and field inspection on roadway and bridge projects?

MBP is looking for a Construction Inspector II (Signals/ITS) to support traffic signals and intelligent transportation systems projects. The role is ideal for professionals with 7+ years of progressively responsible inspection experience in transportation signals and ITS installations who are ready to take on broader coordination and verification responsibilities.

What You'll Do:

Serve as a key field representative for MBP on traffic signal and ITS assignments, coordinating with contractors, owners, and stakeholders to verify quality and contract conformance for projects of moderate to considerable complexity. Provide guidance on systems/software integration and acceptance activities for Traffic Signals & ITS devices, and support decision-making by identifying issues, recommending solutions, and elevating risks as needed. Oversee daily coordination related to codes, specifications, and project objectives while facilitating communication among project participants and supporting client interactions.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitor and verify contractor work for quality control and contract compliance on traffic signal and ITS projects of moderate to considerable complexity
• Oversee and coordinate system/software integration, testing, and factory acceptance monitoring for Traffic Signals & ITS devices
• Monitor software development and software/hardware upgrades for Traffic Signal & ITS applications
• Perform field checks of “red-line” as-built plans to verify completeness
• Perform on-site field compliance inspection, quality assurance, and progress monitoring for conformance to specifications and codes across various construction projects
• Develop and review payment applications
• Verify that maintenance and new construction conform to contracts, plans, specifications, approved shop drawings, permit requirements, and approved materials lists; communicate discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions
• Perform required materials testing
• Perform basic to moderate surveying and measurements to check line, grade, and roadway/structural element dimensions; advise contractors on discrepancies
• Communicate effectively with agency, contractor, and MBP personnel
• Conduct final inspections, prepare punchlists, and verify completion or correction of items
• Maintain project records including daily diaries with detailed locations of work, equipment, materials records, project photos, and inspection reports; prepare calculations and associated sketches, including team activities
• Track submittals and RFIs and maintain project correspondence
• Inspect grading, paving, demolition, special design bridge, signal, signing, coating, utility, and other special projects as assigned
• Research proper inspection and construction methods to meet inspection requirements
• Review performance of, and assist in oversight, training, and development of Inspector I, Inspector Trainee, and Interns/Co-ops; provide daily advising on corrective actions to support teamwork and project success
• Review and/or prepare daily reports for project diaries, as-builts, plans, materials books, and workbooks
• Prepare and check construction reports and monthly project estimates; make corrections and forward to appropriate parties
• Assist in constructibility and biddability reviews
• Monitor project budget and schedules
• Assist in contractor’s monthly evaluations
• Provide customer service and good etiquette to the traveling public, adjacent property owners, and project stakeholders
• Complete administrative tasks including daily timesheets, monthly expense reports, and monthly mileage reports
• Participate in training and certifications and maintain those required for assigned work
• Participate in company and branch meetings
• Coordinate, monitor, and manage inspection activities on a project as required
• Participate in shortlist interviews as required
• Perform duties of Construction Inspector I as needed

Who We Are Looking For

Experience:

• Minimum of 7+ years of construction inspection experience
• Progressively increasing responsibility inspecting construction work activities for traffic signals and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) installations similar to assigned projects
• Experience across transportation signals and ITS projects, with exposure to grading, paving, demolitions, special design bridge, signal, signing, coating, utility, and other special projects as assigned

Education/Knowledge:

• High school diploma or GED with significant years of experience in engineering, architecture, or a skilled craft in the construction industry; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Installation and construction of Traffic Signal and ITS projects
• System/software integration, testing, and factory acceptance monitoring for Traffic Signals & ITS devices
• Monitoring of software development and…