Chief Construction Inspector

Dewberry; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,012 - 117,096; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a Chief Construction Inspector to oversee projects in the greater NYC metropolitan area. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with job specifications and contract documents by supervising inspection staff effectively.

Qualified candidates must have at least 10 years of construction inspection experience, along with necessary certifications, including NICET IV. The position offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from $53 to $85, depending on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of construction inspection experience on NYCDDC or NYSTA projects.
• Must possess NICET II, III or IV Certification in related construction fields.
• Capacity to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Review job specifications and plans.
• Supervise inspectors to ensure compliance with contract documents.

Skills

Construction inspection experience

Excellent communications skills

Ability to read and interpret plans

Ability to perform complex computations

Education

NICET IV Certification in Transportation/Highway and Bridge Construction

OSHA 10 hour certification

Tools

Ebuilder

SiteManager

Job description

Dewberry is seeking a Chief Construction Inspector to work on projects in the greater NYC metropolitan area. The Chief Inspector will review job specifications, plans, field work methods, costs, and supervise inspectors on the job site to verify compliance with contract documents.

To qualify, candidates must have prior construction inspection experience on NYSDOT, NYCDEP, NYSTA or other state/city agencies projects and possess NICET IV Certification in Transportation/Highway and Bridge Construction or equivalent; DDC Water Main Training, NJSAT, ACI and Rutgers TCC certifications and knowledge of Ebuilder are also desirable. Additional requirements include excellent communications skills, ability to read and interpret plans and specifications, and ability to perform complex quantity and engineering computations.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• Minimum 10 years prior construction inspection experience on NYCDDC or NYSTA projects.
• Must possess NICET II, III or IV Certification in Transportation/Highway and Bridge Construction or equivalent.
• OSHA 10 hour certification
• DDC Water Main Training, NJSAT, ACI and Rutgers TCC certifications and knowledge of SiteManager are also desirable.
• Additional requirements include excellent communications skills, ability to read and interpret plans and specifications, and ability to perform complex quantity and engineering computations.
• Physically able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and terrains.
• Ability to repetitively stoop, bend at the knees and waist, squat and lift 25 lbs; includes body weight, equipment, tools and boxes, in addition to ability to stand for long periods of time on varied surfaces.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

Salary Range

The projected hourly rate for this position is $53.00 to $85.00. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.