The Capital Projects department of the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) is actively seeking a creative, highly talented Entry-Level Construction Inspector for immediate employment. The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of design standards and construction inspection/oversight-related principles. UTA is proud to provide our employees with exciting, challenging projects. Our team of engineers and other professionals are problem solvers who know how to develop innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions.As the Construction Inspector, you will:
Provide support and oversight for a variety of cross-disciplinary engineering and construction projects.
Conduct on-site construction inspections to ensure contractor compliance with UTA standards and specifications.
Perform constructability reviews of pre-construction design plans.
Conduct on-site inspections of third-party utilities construction activities within UTA right-of-way.
Ensure compliance with permit-approved materials and methods during third-party utilities construction.
Coordinate quality assurance inspections and materials testing during construction.
Manage material certification documentation and daily inspection files.
Attend internal and external project meetings.
This is an entry-level construction inspection position.
1-3 years of experience in quality and/or construction inspection oversight. 1-3 years of experience in rail inspection preferred.
High School Diploma required.
Associate's Degree in Construction Management, Construction Technology, Building Inspection, or another applicable degree.
UDOT CITP certified is a plus.
Must have a valid Utah drivers license with no more than four moving violations in the past three years; or, if a non-driver, must be able to travel efficiently by another means to and from varied locations within UTAs service area. No applicant may have more than one violation of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs within the last ten years.
Knowledge:
Spreadsheet, word processing, and standard office software are preferred.
Familiarity with Procore project management software.
Basic knowledge of construction management concepts/techniques such as critical path, scheduling, estimating, understanding construction plans, etc.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Project or other related scheduling software.
Familiarity with modern office methods, practices, procedures, equipment, filing systems, business letter writing, and competent in correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
Knowledgeable of materials testing processes commonly used in construction for testing soil compaction, concrete, and HMA.
Skills:
Creative and strong problem-solving skills.
Detail-oriented.
Effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
Abilities:
Quality-minded, self-motivated, and resourceful.
Collaborative and able to work effectively in a team environment.
Flexibility to learn industry-related concepts, software, and methods.
Ability to communicate confidently and effectively with multi-disciplinary construction trades and engineers.
Maintain effective work relations with those encountered in the course of employment.
This job requires regular and predictable attendance.
- OR An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.[UTA reserves the right to determine the equivalencies of education and experience.]UTAs benefits package for full-time administrative employees includes:
Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts. Choice between Traditional Co-Pay or High Deductible Health Plans for medical coverage. HSA with company match available to employees enrolled in the HDHP. Benefit plans include coverage for domestic partners (eligibility affidavit required for coverage).
Onsite Health and Wellness Clinics for medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children.
22 days of accrued paid time off (13 vacation days and 9 sick days), which increases with tenure at UTA.
10 paid holidays and two paid (2) floating holidays per year.
Retirement options - Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan, available for immediate contributions and company matching.
Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education, available for any higher education degree (bachelor, master, or PHD). Course of study must be approved prior to enrollment.
Training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
Free transit passes for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children.
Employee assistance program includes counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.
UTA Well a comprehensive wellness program designed to support employees and dependents in their health and wellness goals.
Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness.
For more information on UTAs Total Rewards benefits package, please visit: Pay Range: $30.048 or more depending on experienceIf interested, apply before: Monday, May 6th, 2024* Utah Transit Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, covered veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants needing an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process should contact UTA Human Resources at . A minimum of two workdays notice prior to the need for the accommodation is required.*Utah Transit Authority is a drug-free workplace, subject to federal drug and alcohol testing regulations under 49 CFR Part 40, 655, and 219. All offers for employment are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug test. If a pre-employment test returns a non-negative result, an application for employment may be rejected. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for drug and alcohol use. All safety sensitive employees are subject to random testing for drug and alcohol use.PM21
