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Location

Kansas City, MO | United States

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Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2022.   For more than 50 years, TranSystems has committed to a mission of performing engineering and architectural planning, design, and construction solution services in a manner that is both safe and in compliance with all applicable regulatory and client requirements.  At TranSystems, we have established and continue to nurture a culture that is committed to providing quality services for our clients.  We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

Responsibilities

 

What you'll be challenged to do:

Inspects and oversees construction work to ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications by performing the following duties.  Performs quality control inspection activities.

 

General Duties & Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

Measures distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of structural installations and layouts.

Verifies levels, alignment, and elevation of installations.

Observes work in progress to ensure that procedures followed and materials used conform to specifications.

Prepares samples of unapproved materials for laboratory testing.

Examines workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standard and approves installation.

Interprets blueprints and specifications for Contractor and discusses deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction.

Records quantities of materials received or used during specified periods.

Maintains daily log of construction and inspection activities and compares progress reports.

Capable of handling small to medium projects of moderate complexity.

Has capability to monitor several types of work activity, however not simultaneously.

Maintain construction safety practices and work methods for compliance

Begins to work independently, but requires supervision

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 
• At least 2 years of inspection experience with some technical training or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports, and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients or employees of organization.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• At least 7 years of inspection experience with some technical training or equivalent experience.
• ACI Field and/or Strength, Troxler or similar state DOT certification are recommended, but not required.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Travel to work locations may involve out-of –state travel with short or long term assignments.

 

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk, use hand and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keyboard, reach with hands and arms, and drive a car.  The employee is required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 80-90 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.  The employee must be able to work in a variety of climates (hot, cold) and inclement weather. 

 

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

 

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

 

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.

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