Requisition/Vacancy No\. 117353BR
**Position Title** Construction Inspector
**Job Category** Construction Management
**Business Line** Construction Services
**Office Region** USA \- West
**Office Location** US \- Orange, CA \- 999 Town & Country Rd
**Why Choose AECOM?** AECOM is a premier, fully integrated professional and technical services firm positioned to design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets around the world for public\- and private\-sector clients\. With nearly 100,000 employees — including architects, engineers, designers, planners, scientists and management and construction services professionals — serving clients in over 150 countries around the world, AECOM is ranked as the \#1 engineering design firm by revenue in _Engineering News\-Record_ magazine’s annual industry rankings, and has been recognized by _Fortune_ magazine as a World’s Most Admired Company\. The firm is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, oil and gas, water, high\-rise buildings and government\. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering customized and creative solutions that meet the needs of clients’ projects\. A _Fortune 500_ firm, AECOM companies, including URS Corporation and Hunt Construction Group, have annual revenue of approximately $19 billion\. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www\.aecom\.com\.
**About the Business Line** **Construction Services**
Our talented experts are dedicated to managing the complexity inherent in construction projects, catering to each client’s unique needs\. We provide services such as program management, construction management and owner’s representation to our clients around the globe\.
**Job Summary** The AECOM LA Metro PM/CM Business Line is actively searching for a Construction Inspector to inspect and monitor the contractor to verify completion of work related to railroad track and structures in accordance with with Federal safety and health regulations among railroads\. The project location will be located in Burbank, CA\.
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, those listed below:
Earthwork Inspection: Inspects contractor's operations in building earth or rock embankments that serve as foundations for pavement; conducts gradation tests, compaction tests and moisture contact tests to ensure material is of correct size and is properly densified; checks thickness of the layer of materials placed and the type and suitability of compaction equipment; assists in survey, layout and measurement activities\.
On\-Site Concrete Inspection: Inspects contractor's operations in placement of concrete for pavements and for bridge piers and abutments; conducts air content tests, slump tests and obtains cylinders for subsequent load tests; inspects contractor's method of handing and placing concrete to minimize segregation, the finishing of the concrete, and the method of curing; on concrete paving operations, inspects paving trains to ensure a smooth pavement\.
Track Inspection: Inspect railroad track construction for compliance with railroad policy and federal/state regulations\.
Drainage Inspection: Inspects contractor's operations in the installation of culverts, sewers and ditches; ensures that excavation of trenches is done in a safe manner to proper alignment and grade, that correct material is placed and properly shaped to "bed" the pipe and that backfill over pipe is of correct material and is properly compacted\.
Asphalt Pavement Inspection: Inspects contractor's placement of asphalt pavement; ensures temperature for placement is correct, lift thickness is in conformance with specifications, and the asphalt is properly compacted\.
Materials Inspection: Inspects production at a batch plant of Portland cement concrete or bituminous concrete; ensures that ingredients are from an approved source \(i\.e\., stone, sand, asphalt or cement\), that they are mixed in correct proportions for a specified time period; that automation features of the plan are working properly; maintains documentation of tests and delivery; performs materials test, quantity calculations and related activities in the Materials Unit\.
Project Support Activities: Prepare daily diary, Calculates actual construction project length, areas and volumes to support authorization of payments to the contractor; performs technical checking activities in support of administering the contract; performs other technical and engineering\-related functions as required\.
**Minimum Requirements**
+ Associate's Degree in related field
+ 10\+ years' inspection experience
+ Experience working within operating railroad
+ Experience inspecting capital improvement projects for commuter and freight rail operations
+ Must posses applicable railroad certifications and safety training
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ A strong background in FRA and track inspection procedures and specifications is preferred
**What We Offer** AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people\. It's a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world's most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide\. It's a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people\. It's what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow\.
AECOM is an equal opportunity employer and Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Disabled persons are encouraged to apply\. For further information, please click here to view the EEO Is The Law poster\.
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