Chief Construction Inspector

Con Edison; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Con Edison seeks a Senior Construction Supervisor to plan, manage, and direct field inspections, contractor activities, and municipal projects across company facilities and franchised roadways in New York.

You will oversee safety programs, coordinate costs, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with NYC/NY regulations, codes, and internal procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher with field construction/project management experience.
• Experience or knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, chemical construction.
• Familiarity with NYC & NYS Construction Codes and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field personnel and contractors, ensuring contract scope adherence.
• Oversee field inspections for safety and regulatory compliance.
• Lead safety trainings and maintain Zero Harm environment.
• Maintain project documentation: logs, schedules, RFIs, submittals, minutes, photos, certificates.
• Monitor project costs: budgeting, forecasting, payments, lien releases.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Project coordination

Scheduling

Construction management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Construction

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

ProjectWise

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Project

Primavera

MAXIMO

Oracle Work Management System

Job description

The primary functions of this position is to plan, manage, execute, direct, and/or supervise the activities of company inspectors, company contractors, and municipal, transit authority, or private contractors, that are performing various construction projects within company facilities, generating stations, and substations, or within franchised area such as public roadways, highway, or bridges. Ensure all work is done in strict compliance with all the applicable company specifications, standards and procedures, as well as all regulatory requirements. In addition, CCIs are responsible to properly maintain, protect, support the integrity of company facilities during construction projects, and ensure all work is completed within the specified schedule and budget.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Supervise field personnel including union inspectors, General Utility Workers, and contractors, ensuring they understand and follow contract scope, drawings, and specifications.
• Conduct and oversee field inspections to verify contractor compliance with safety protocols, NYC DOB Code, Code 753, and environmental regulations.
• Lead safety and training initiatives such as Job Briefings, JSSEs, toolbox talks, and on-the-job training; maintain a Zero Harm environment.
• Manage project documentation including daily logs, schedules, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, photos, and certifications.
• Coordinate and monitor project costs including budgeting, forecasting, payments, lien releases, and cash flow.
• Handle contractor oversight through systems like COS, manage change orders, and ensure compliance with internal manuals (CAM, ICM).
• Facilitate communication with stakeholders, contractors, engineers, architects, and external agencies to resolve issues and maintain project progress.
• Ensure proper inspections and closeout by coordinating special and 3rd-party inspections, reviewing punch lists, warranties, and final documentation.
• Respond to emergencies and damages including environmental, safety, and system-wide events; prepare investigation reports as needed.
• Maintain certifications and qualifications such as OSHA, CPR, NY State Project Monitor, and others required for field supervision and safety compliance.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years field construction, construction management, project management or site superintendent experience or
• Associate's Degree and 5 years field construction, construction management, project management or site superintendent experience or
• High School Diploma/GED and 7 years field construction, construction management, project management or site superintendent experience.

Preferred Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or Project Management and 2 years field construction, construction management, project management or site superintendent experience.

Relevant Work Experience

• Fundamental background in construction management and be knowledgeable in electrical, mechanical, civil, chemical, construction or Operations, required.
• Knowledge of the facilities, remediation, electric, gas and/or steam system, required.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and engineering documents, required.
• Knowledge of NYC & NYS Construction Codes (Buildings, Highway, Water/Sewer, etc), required.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental procedures related to working in generating stations, substations, commercial facilities, public streets, tunnels, bridges, etc., required.
• Knowledge of scheduling, project planning and coordination, required.
• Knowledge of and ability to manage contract administration procedures, inspection and cost control, required.
• Ability to interface with external agencies and customers, required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written, presentation and technical skills, required.
• Knowledge of industry standard construction, means, methods and safety, required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, contractors/vendors, and personnel at the same time, required.
• Knowledge of NYS & NYC DOT rules, regulations and permits, preferred.
• OSHA 30, preferred.
• Proficiency and knowledge of ProjectWise, Auto-CAD, Micro-station, Microsoft Projects, Primavera, MAXIMO, and/or Oracle Work Management System, preferred.
• Engineer-In Training Certificate (EIT/FE), preferred.

Skills And Abilities

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
• Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday
• Use personal vehicle(s), and be able to transport, store, and secure company laptops and other job‑related equipment in vehicle. Acknowledge that reimbursement for use of personal vehicle is available through the company mileage procedure

Additional Physical Demands

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non‑business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.