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Seeking candidates for a potential future opportunity
We are looking for qualified candidates for this position in anticipation of future project opportunities. Please note this is an "Evergreen" position which will be used to build our candidate pool but is not a role that is open at this time. If you are interested in being considered for this position should this position become available, we encourage you to apply to be part of our talent community. By having your information on file, we can reach out to you when this or a similar role officially opens.

Job Description
CDM Smith is seeking a Lead Engineering Inspector in anticipation of a future project for the US Government in Japan. Given the nature of the project's Flexible Work requirements, our staff must quickly assimilate and develop an understanding of client's products, services needed, and goals.

The position for Lead Engineering Inspector will be onsite in or near Tokyo, Japan, located at a US Government military installation. The Lead Engineering Inspector will oversee inspection of the client's large construction projects.  This work will be conducted onsite at an US military installation, ensuring all infrastructure construction adheres to project contract documents, drawings, and specifications, US military standards, codes, and safety regulations, while coordinating with various stakeholders to maintain operational efficiency.  Communicate effectively with professionals from a variety of functional backgrounds. Additionally, the Lead Engineering Inspector will elevate any inspection concerns to the CDM Smith project manager and/or onsite manager for our construction phase services related to the client's construction project. Work will be performed independently under limited supervision.

The project is for title II construction services of waterlines including iron pipes, hydrant connectors, hydrants, as well as associated valves and caps.

Job Duties

• Coordinate inspection activities and perform on-site surveillance and inspection of the construction work in progress and to ascertain that the work is properly executed and completed in conformance with the contract drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with and provide project updates to the CDM Smith project manager and/or onsite manager, client points of contact for the project's period of construction.
• Oversee on-site surveillance and inspection of the construction work in progress.
• Applies the knowledge of engineering laws, codes and principles.
• Inspect construction to ensure compliance with building codes and safety regulations.
• Monitors progress and prepares/creates/compiles inspection reports and/or project status reports.
• Complies with guidelines and regulations including permits, safety etc. and delivers technical files and other technical documentation as required.
• Develops, trains, and educates junior inspectors.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.

Domestic travel is required. Overseas travel is also possible.

Driver's License Requirements
An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of DOD construction management or equal inspection project experience required.
• Experience working in Japan.
• Bi-lingual, Fluent in written and verbal Japanese and English.
• Experience on the project type described in the attachment.
• NAVFAC/USACE QC Management Course within last 7 years or able to obtain it.

Amount Of Travel Required
100%

Skills And Abilities

• Must be a U.S. citizen and have or can obtain a US Passport.
• Able to pass a federal background check.
• Demonstrates technical proficiency and design application knowledge.
• Strong organizational skills to balance and prioritize work.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Familiarity with computers/tablets/phones with Microsoft Office.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Good interpersonal skills to cultivate relationships with colleagues, customers, and partners.

EEO Statement
We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Massachusetts Applicants
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Agency Disclaimer
All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Recruitment Center Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Recruiting Center Team (RCT) will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

Business Unit
FSU

Group
FSI ENT WFT Field

Assignment Category
Fulltime-Regular

Employment Type
Temporary

Visa Sponsorship Available
No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position