Senior Field Inspector - Railroad Construction Engineering

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you’ll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don’t be so hard on yourself—

Become a Construction Inspector with the Benesch team. In this position, you will play a crucial role in supervising construction inspections throughout the US region. The perfect candidate should possess a minimum of 16 years of practical experience in field inspections specifically related to Railroad infrastructure projects.

Benesch’s Railroad Division is made up of highly skilled rail professionals, many of whom are former employees of operating railroads. This firsthand experience working on designing and maintaining active rail systems uniquely equips our team to develop innovative solutions to a wide variety of rail projects.

This role is designated as a field-based position, and the work will be conducted from a specified field office. Travel to various project sites is required.

• Daily oversight of contractors' day-to-day work.
• Enforce contractor responsibilities and ensure strict compliance with contract specifications.
• Accurately measure and validate contractor quantities in alignment with contract terms.
• Generate comprehensive daily construction reports to monitor progress and document daily undertakings.
• Monitor quality assurance documentation to verify conformity with quality standards.
• Maintain daily Field Book entries in line with documentation requisites. This includes recording tasks, workforce, and equipment usage and capturing visual progress updates and any issues encountered.
• Track the advancement of construction activities to produce detailed work reports for field orders.
• Participate in progress meetings to provide updates when necessary.
• Collaborate closely with Resident Project managers to facilitate the resolution of technical challenges.

• Minimum 16 years of practical experience working as a field inspector on infrastructure projects
• Concrete Structure/Bridge Inspection
  
  Experience:
  
  A strong plus.
• Eager to learn and display a proactive approach to new tasks and acquire additional skills.
• Must be capable of collaborating effectively within a team-oriented environment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be willing and able to travel to various project site locations across the US region. #LI-AG1

It’s simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.

• Career growth that’s real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
• Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
• Support beyond work through mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one

Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of…