Here at Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises (OTIE), everything we do makes the world a better place. It is our mission to preserve, restore, and enhance the natural and constructed environment for future generations through successful project delivery for our customers as a tribally-owned business under the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin. With more than 35 years of success delivering high-impact engineering, environmental, and construction services, OTIE partners and delivers solutions to federal, state, and local agencies.

With two decades of successful design and construction phase support delivery in Japan, OTIE is actively seeking a full-time Lead Construction Inspector to be located in Misawa, Aomori prefecture, Japan. This key team member will be based onsite and lead our Title II Staff. We are looking for a team leader with the innate ability to lead our program with a GOOD MIND, GOOD HEART, STRONG FIRE.

OTIE is an integral part in a family of companies under Oneida ESC Group. We integrate our staff for dedicated, cooperative, and business-like delivery of services to enhance our customers’ missions. Our family of companies includes:

• Oneida ESC Group (OESC)
• Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises (OTIE)
• Oneida Engineering Solutions (OES)
• LG2 Environmental Solutions (LG2)
• Oneida Environmental (OE)
• Sustainment & Restoration Services (SRS)
• Mission Support Services (MS2)
• General Mechanical Corporation (GMC)
• Oneida Construction Services (OCS)
• Oneida Technology Services (OTS)
• Oneida Professional Services (OPS)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of experienced construction inspectors in support of multiple concurrent infrastructure projects.
• Inspect construction field activity to verify plans and specifications are followed.
• Complete detailed daily reports and photographic logs and conduct quality control of team’s deliverables.
• Work collaboratively with coworkers, staff, construction contractors, and the designer of record to troubleshoot problems that arise during construction.
• Coordinate with the designer of record to answer RFIs, evaluate submittals, and prepare modification paperwork with updated drawings and cost estimates.
• Prepare Real Property documentation, punch lists, or other items required by the client.

Key Success Factors:

• Detail oriented with the ability to complete daily reports using Microsoft Word.
• Ability to read and understand construction design specifications and drawings.
• Implement requirements of the USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1, and Oneida’s safety procedures, culture, and performance.
• Use a “team player” collaborative approach when interacting with coworkers and the many stakeholders involved in construction projects.
• Ability to stand and walk, climb stairs, and maneuver safely throughout active construction sites.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field of study.
• Prior experience with OCONUS Department of Defense (DoD) design and/or construction projects.
• Five years of experience in quality control management of DoD construction projects.
• Proficiency in reading design drawings and specifications.
• Three years of construction inspection experience, including quality control/assurance documentation, request for information (RFI) management, and construction inspection reporting.
• Proficient in reviewing construction submittals.
• Completion or renewal of the USACE Quality Control Management course within the last five years.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License
• Possess a valid U.S. Passport or have the ability to obtain one prior to start of employment
• Ability to adapt to Japan’s and OCONUS DoD work culture and reinforce a positive teamwork environment.
• Read, write and speak effectively in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to remain on station for at least 2 years inclusive of planned personal travel off station.
• Experience functioning as primary client point of contact for a customer in support of a client program with multiple concurrent projects.
• Supervisory experience leading a team of technical and administrative staff.
• Experience preparing and delivering in-person briefings to multiple project stakeholders.
• The ability to use AutoCAD/Bluebeam to red-line design drawings.
• Experience with vertical construction projects involving electrical, mechanical, fire protection, structural, and/or architectural systems.
• Experience with projects abating hazardous materials, such as asbestos or lead-based paint
• Knowledge of Japanese culture and language.

What We Offer:

• Professional Development: We encourage continuous learning and cross-disciplinary growth. Whether you're early in your career or an experienced professional, OTIE offers opportunities to expand your impact.
• Stability & Vision: Backed by a strong financial foundation and guided by sustainable values, OTIE provides the stability of a respected firm with the agility of a growing business.
• Diverse, Challenging Projects: From restoring ecosystems to modernizing critical infrastructure, you’ll contribute to high-profile projects that demand innovation and collaboration.
• Supportive, Inclusive Culture: Our team thrives on integrity, teamwork, and mutual respect. You’ll work in a collegial environment that values both technical skill and a can-do spirit.

Benefits:

• 13 Paid Holidays
• 15 Days of Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Medical, Dental and Eye Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Multiple Voluntary Medical Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Oneida ESC Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Oneida ESC Group participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://www.e-verify.gov/

Oneida ESC Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Oneida ESC Group makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.