Chief Construction Inspector

Consolidated Edison Company of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Consolidated Edison Company of New York seeks a field supervisor to manage inspectors, contractors, and municipal partners on construction projects within facilities and public rights of way.

You will ensure compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements, monitor budgets, and coordinate documentation and closeout activities. Strong leadership and safety focus are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and engineering documents.
• Knowledge of NYC & NYS Construction Codes is required.
• Experience with contract administration, inspection, and cost control is required.
• Ability to interface with external agencies and customers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field personnel, inspectors, and contractors per contract scope and drawings.
• Conduct and oversee field inspections for safety, compliance, and environmental regulations.
• Lead safety training initiatives and maintain a zero-harm environment.
• Manage project documentation: logs, schedules, RFIs, submittals, minutes, photos, certifications.
• Coordinate costs: budgeting, forecasting, payments, lien releases, cash flow.
• Oversee contractor oversight, change orders, and internal CAM/ICM procedures.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication to resolve issues and maintain progress.
• Ensure closeout inspections, punch lists, warranties, and final documentation.

Skills

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor-level degree or higher

Associate degree + 5 years field experience

High school diploma + 7 years field experience

Tools

ProjectWise

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Projects

Primavera

MAXIMO

Oracle Work Management

Job description

Overview

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.