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Chief Inspector

VN Engineers, Inc.
Waterbury, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 12/1/2025 CLOSED ON 2/9/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Inspector position at VN Engineers, Inc.?

VN Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Chief Inspector for a signal replacement project in the City of Waterbury.

Responsibilities will include overseeing the construction project, ensuring it is completed safely, on time, within budget, and to specifications by managing contractors, reviewing plans, and acting as the liaison between stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include inspecting work, resolving site issues, managing project schedules and budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Responsibilities may also include performance of administrative works such as maintaining RFI’s, submittals and change order logs. Other duties may include the preparation of change orders, performing engineering calculations related to quantities and payments, processing and reviewing of progress payments for contractors. proof reading inspection reports and preparing monthly construction estimates, payments and pricing justification. Candidate must also be able to track quality assurance and certification paperwork.

Qualifications of the Resident Engineer should include the following:

  • Engineer in Training License, CCM or a NICET IV
  • 7 years of CEI experience
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project and related PC software packages used on design and construction projects

This is a full-time position with benefits. VN Engineers, Inc. offers a very competitive benefits package which includes: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Matching Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holidays), Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance, Flexible Scheduling. VN Engineers, Inc. is a 40 year old multi-disciplined civil engineering consulting firm which specializes in infrastructure, transportation, traffic, highway, construction inspection, planning, geotechnical design, and water resources fields.

VN Engineers, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or citizenship status, and that it is an equal employment opportunity employer. Salary based on level of experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have experience working with the CTDOT?
  • Do you have a NICET IV or a Professional Engineer's License?

Experience:

  • CEI: 8 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65 - $75

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