Field Inspector - Rail & Transit (Finance)

RINA is currently recruiting for a Field Inspector - Rail & Transit to join its project office in Alexandria, VA within the North America Infrastructure & Mobility Division.

Mission

The Field Inspector will work with CSX Transportation (CSXT) on the Transforming Rail in Virginia (TRV) Program, a landmark initiative expanding high-performance passenger and commuter rail service across the state. Be part of a team driving generational infrastructure improvements that reduce traffic, boost connectivity, and support economic growth.

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority's (VPRA's) implementation of these projects will change how Virginians travel, removing traffic from roads and highways, and increasing commuting options in all corners of the state while improving performance and reliability. VPRA's partnerships, capital projects, and infrastructure enhancement programs will grow the Commonwealth's rail network by adding additional passenger and commuter services by doubling the state-supported Amtrak service between Washington, DC and Richmond.

As a Field Inspector, you'll play a key role in ensuring construction meets CSX Transportation's safety, quality, and schedule standards. You'll monitor daily site activities, report progress, and proactively address field issues to keep projects on track. This position reports directly to the Construction Manager or Resident Engineer.

Key Accountabilities

• Participate in Job Briefings, review construction work, conduct field inspections and investigations, ensuring the effective performance of construction activities as well conformance with project plans and specifications.
• Check construction records and document progress to identify project schedules and cost problem areas, making recommendations as needed.
• Hold periodic conferences with project personnel to review work plans and individual responsibility.
• Conduct regular safety inspections.
• Recommend approval of variations from plans and specifications.
• Coordinate installation activities.
• Review technical correspondence with contractors to check technical accuracy and promptness of payments.
• Ensure budgetary goals are met and that all work is performed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Obtain necessary certifications to advance the construction process as well as to ensure proper project closeout.
• Compute construction quantities and prepare reports for interim and final payments.
• Review construction work of contractors and subcontractors to ensure compliance with contract documents, reporting any discrepancy to the Resident Engineer.
• Maintain a daily project diary, files, test reports, etc. as directed by the Resident Engineer or Project Manager.
• Perform load counts of material delivered to construction sites.
• Obtain samples of materials to be sent to the laboratory for testing purposes.
• Perform inspections of construction materials at source and on project sites for conformity to specifications
• Confer with contractor representatives, State and other officials concerning construction work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years railroad/transit construction related experience; Class I experience preferred.
• FRA Safety and Roadway Worker familiarity.
• Experience reading and comprehending contract documents.
• Experience with special trackwork fabrication and installation and/or heavy civil construction
• High School Diploma/GED. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Familiarity with electronic file management systems; e-Builder or similar
• Experience with rail & transit mainline, yards and structures preferred.

Preferred Qualification/Skills:

• Valid driver's license

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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Competencies

• ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
• BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
• EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
• MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
• PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
• PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
• THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy) national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

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