What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Construction Inspector - Transportation & Infrastructure position at Garg Consulting Services, Inc.?
Location: Woodbridge, NJ
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Salary Range: $100,000 – $150,000 annually (based on experience)
Industry: Construction Management | Transportation | Infrastructure | Bridge | Civil Engineering
About Garg Consulting Services, Inc.
Garg Consulting Services, Inc. (Garg) is a leading multidisciplinary engineering and construction management firm specializing in transportation infrastructure, rail, bridge, and civil construction projects throughout the Northeast.
Position Overview
Garg Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Inspector to support transportation infrastructure construction projects throughout Northern and Central New Jersey. This role supports NJ DOT, NJTA, NJ Transit, and public-sector roadway, bridge, rail, and civil projects, ensuring compliance with approved plans, specifications, and safety standards. The Senior Construction Inspector performs advanced field inspections, coordinates daily with contractors, engineers, and client agencies, and oversees construction quality, documentation, and pay quantities. This full-time, on-site position may also provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior inspection staff.
Key Responsibilities
Garg Consulting Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs and comply with all applicable laws.
Final candidates are required to undergo a background check and a pre-employment drug screening. These screenings may include employment and education verification, reference checks, and a criminal history check as allowed by law.
All screenings are conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of all required checks.
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Salary Range: $100,000 – $150,000 annually (based on experience)
Industry: Construction Management | Transportation | Infrastructure | Bridge | Civil Engineering
About Garg Consulting Services, Inc.
Garg Consulting Services, Inc. (Garg) is a leading multidisciplinary engineering and construction management firm specializing in transportation infrastructure, rail, bridge, and civil construction projects throughout the Northeast.
Position Overview
Garg Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Construction Inspector to support transportation infrastructure construction projects throughout Northern and Central New Jersey. This role supports NJ DOT, NJTA, NJ Transit, and public-sector roadway, bridge, rail, and civil projects, ensuring compliance with approved plans, specifications, and safety standards. The Senior Construction Inspector performs advanced field inspections, coordinates daily with contractors, engineers, and client agencies, and oversees construction quality, documentation, and pay quantities. This full-time, on-site position may also provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior inspection staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and oversee daily field inspections of roadway, bridge, rail, and transportation infrastructure projects.
- Ensure construction activities comply with approved plans, specifications, and contract documents.
- Serve as the senior field representative and liaison between contractors, engineers, and client agencies.
- Document daily construction activities, quantities, labor, equipment, and progress using digital reporting tools.
- Track and verify pay quantities and assist with review of progress payments and estimates.
- Review material certifications, test results, and submittals prior to installation.
- Inspect traffic control and erosion control measures for compliance with approved plans and regulations.
- Identify non-conforming work and coordinate corrective actions.
- Assist with change orders, field modifications, and as-built documentation.
- Lead and mentor junior inspection staff as required.
- Attend construction meetings and provide technical field input.
- Support project closeout activities including final inspections and punch lists.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field OR equivalent experience.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience as a Senior Construction Inspector or Resident Engineer.
- New Jersey P.E. license or NICET Level IV Highway Construction Inspection certification.
- ACI certification.
- NJ SAT Asphalt Technician certification.
- Rutgers Traffic Control Coordinator certification.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.
- Ability to perform quantity calculations and interpret plans and specifications.
- Proficiency with digital inspection tools and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work in varied weather and field conditions.
- TWIC Card eligibility and background screening compliance.
- Experience on NJ DOT, NJTA, NJ Transit, or public-sector transportation projects.
- Rail, bridge, and complex transportation infrastructure experience.
- Experience mentoring or overseeing junior inspectors.
- Familiarity with Document Control and Project Management Programs such as SiteManager, FieldManager, Bluebeam or Procore.
- Additional certifications such as CMIT, EIT, CCM
- Competitive Salary: $100,000 – $150,000 annually
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Performance-Based Bonuses
- Professional Development & Licensing Support
- Wellness perk; gym membership reimbursement
Garg Consulting Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs and comply with all applicable laws.
Final candidates are required to undergo a background check and a pre-employment drug screening. These screenings may include employment and education verification, reference checks, and a criminal history check as allowed by law.
All screenings are conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local requirements, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of all required checks.
Salary : $100,000 - $150,000