Field Construction Inspector; FCI

Job Title: Field Construction Inspector (FCI)

Location: Syracuse, NY

Job Type: Full-time

FLSA Status: Hourly;
Non-Exempt

Reports To: District Manager

Travel: Expected 50% - 85% of the time

Compensation: Negotiable based on skills and experience

Salary: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is a certified DBE/WBE firm focused on providing safety services to the railroad industry across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

• Provide jobsite coordination.
• Deliver clear communication with railroad and contractor personnel.
• Conduct thorough safety briefings with all site personnel.
• Enforce all railroad, state, local, and federal safety policies.
• Identify and resolve rule violations in accordance with applicable policies.
• Ensure contractor training requirements are met.
• Submit daily field reports detailing contractor and railroad activities.
• Maintain project site safety in accordance with federal, state, local, and railroad policies.

• Accountability:
  Accept full responsibility for self and contributions as a team member.
• Adaptability & Flexibility:
  Adjust to a variety of workplace issues and tasks as necessary.
• Analytical Thinking:
  Analyze and synthesize information to identify options and support decisions.
• Attention to Detail:
  Work conscientiously, consistently, and thoroughly with a focus on quality.
• Communication:
  Convey information clearly and succinctly across various media.
• Customer Service Focus:
  Provide excellent service to internal and external clients.
• Decision Making:
  Identify issues and take appropriate action based on facts and constraints.
• Initiative:
  Proactively identify and act on needed tasks.
• Innovativeness:
  Develop new plans for quality excellence.
• Knowledge:
  Master construction plans, OSHA/railroad rulebooks, and regulations.
• Organization:
  Maintain orderly records and materials.
• Planning:
  Prioritize workload to manage time effectively.
• Stress Tolerance:
  Perform under pressure or ambiguous circumstances.
• Teamwork:
  Promote cooperation to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Thoroughness:
  Ensure work is complete and accurate.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in civil construction inspection, grade separation projects, roadway paving/construction, utility work, or related railroad or highway/railway environments.

• Proficient computer skills (basic email, phone, text messaging, Android OS, tablet & smartphone, Citrix applications).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Technical knowledge in civil highway construction, railroad engineering/design/construction, and safety.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organization.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Ability to travel extended periods (including weeks at a time).
• Willingness to complete federal, client, and/or company-specific training.

This role operates in a field environment.

• Speak, read, and write clearly in English.
• Drive long distances and/or use other modes of transportation as necessary.
• Stand for long periods and/or walk on level or uneven ground.
• Maintain clear visual perception at various distances and colors.
• Tolerate extreme heat or cold temperatures.
• Tolerate dusty or noisy conditions.

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.