**43618BR** **Requisition ID:** 43618BR **Business Unit:** FSU **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. \#LI-LP2 **Job Title:** Lead Engineering Inspector (Japan) **Group:** FSI ENT WFT Field **Employment Type:** Temporary **Minimum Qualifications:** • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. • At least 5 years of relevant experience. Domestic travel is required. Overseas travel is also possible. **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. **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. **Why CDM Smith?:** Check out this video and find out why our team loves to work here! (https://www.cdmsmith.com/en/Video/Meet-CDM-Smith) **Join Us! CDM Smith – where amazing career journeys unfold.** Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family. Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world. **Job Site Location:** Japan - Tokyo **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. **Amount of Travel Required:** 100% **Assignment Category:** Fulltime-Regular **Visa Sponsorship Available:** No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position **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. **Work Location Options:** Successful candidate will be required to work in office and field locations as needed. **Driver's License Requirements:** An appropriate and valid driver's license is required. **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. **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.