OVERALL DESCRIPTION

This position requires a background in maintenance and/or construction, and a basic understanding of construction Quality Assurance and Third Party Service Contract Administration practices. The Senior Construction Inspector performs inspection and quality assurance aspects of various projects assigned by the manager, to ensure that project implementation and completion meet the requirements and needs of SEPTA. Performs work which involves conventional types of inspection services, scopes of work, plans, structures, equipment, and construction with relatively few complex features for which there are precedents.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains a diary or log book, recording contractor manpower and hours on the job site, weather conditions, data relative to questions of work directive changes, change orders, or changed conditions, list of job site visitors, daily activities, decisions and observations in general. 
• Monitors and coordinates force account support for contractor’s work.
• Successfully complete SEPTA’s 2-week training class for Transit Safety and Qualified Protection Employee (QPE) and annual 1-day recertification classes.  Utilizes an understanding of these rules to enforce QA standards regarding project safety and worker protection.
• Inspects contractor’s operation to ensure work is performed in a safe manner and that workmanship is consistent with contract requirements.
• Investigates and evaluates requests for new contract services or change orders and recommend appropriate action to the manager.
• Analyzes, evaluates and interprets contract documents.
• The Senior Construction Inspector independently evaluates, selects and applies standard construction and maintenance techniques, procedures and criteria.  The individual can use judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
• May be responsible for assisting in the training of Field Engineers and/or Administrative Staff in the duties of project inspection.
• Complies with all Authority and departmental safety and security policies and procedures as well as all applicable job safety responsibilities.  Reports any safety concerns, compromises or hazards affecting operations, the public, self and/or other employees. Responsible for personal safety and is encouraged to promote the safety of others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Graduate with ten (10) years transit maintenance or meaningful construction experience required.  Experience should include working with either maintenance and/or construction contract documents and/or within a service contract administration environment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered (one (1) year of post-high school education equates to two (2) years of experience) in lieu of the above requirements.
• NICET Level II Certification would be considered as equivalent to two (2) years of advanced education. 
• Valid Driver’s License required. 
• Willingness to work evenings, nights, and weekends as required to attend meetings and complete project work required.
• Demonstrated computer literacy; working knowledge of personal computers including Windows, MS Office, and project management software preferred.