Chief Construction Inspector - Stations & Facilities Const.

Consolidated Edison Company of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Consolidated Edison Company of New York seeks a field supervisor to manage inspectors and contractors across power-generation and substation construction projects. You will ensure adherence to contract scope, drawings, and safety standards while maintaining schedule and budget.

Responsibilities include coordinating with stakeholders, documenting progress, and guiding on-site teams to deliver projects within regulatory requirements. Travel to alternate locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with field construction/project management experience (2+ years).
• Alternate degrees with relevant experience may be considered (5+ years).
• Knowledge of NYC & NYS Construction Codes and safety/environmental procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inspectors, contractors, and field staff across projects.
• Oversee contract scope, drawings, and specifications on job sites.
• Ensure safety protocols and regulatory compliance are followed.

Skills

Field supervision

Contract management

Safety compliance

Stakeholder communication

Budget and cost tracking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Projects

AutoCAD

ProjectWise

Job description

Overview

The primary function 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. This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan. Provides oversight and leadership at multiple construction job sites and may be reassigned

to alternate locations based on business requirements.

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.
• Provides oversight and leadership at multiple construction job sites and may be reassigned to alternate locations based on business requirements.

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 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 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Database), required.
• Knowledge of industry standard construction, means, methods and safety, required.
• Knowledge of subsurface infrastructure construction (water, sewer, electric, gas, etc.), 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.

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required

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.
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
• 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
• Provides oversight and leadership at multiple construction job sites and may be reassigned to alternate locations based on business requirements.
• Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full or half-face respirator, without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations.