Chief Inspector (Hudson Valley / Catskills)

Tectonic Engineering; Mountainville (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring & career advancement

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation & sick leave

Company-observed holidays

401(k) with profit sharing

Medical, dental, vision, life coverage

HDHP + HSA

FSAs for medical and dependent care

Commuter benefits

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tectonic Engineering in Mountainville, NY, seeks a seasoned Chief Inspector for Hudson Valley and Catskills projects. You will supervise inspectors, coordinate field operations, and ensure that construction work complies with contract documents and DOT standards.

The role requires at least 6 years in civil/highway engineering with a year in supervision, NYSDOT experience, and valid licensure (NY PE, NICET IV). Strong communication and travel readiness are essential.

Qualifications

• 6 years in civil/highway engineering, at least 1 year in supervision.
• Must hold NYSDOT project experience or similar public agency experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to prepare reports and maintain records.
• Must have valid driver’s license and be willing to travel to project sites.
• OSHA Safety Certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate, and track progress of construction projects.
• Advise inspectors on project management and inspection issues.
• Prepare construction documents and records; ensure compliance with budget and contract documents.
• Maintain project records and provide assurance to clients on conformance with specifications.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Strong communication

Travel readiness

DOT/NYSDOT project experience

Education

NY Professional Engineering license

NICET IV Certification in Transportation/Highway Construction

Job description

Position:Chief Inspector (Hudson Valley / Catskills)

Location: Mountainville, NY

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:1521-766-2026

# of Openings:1

Tectonic is seeking a full-time Chief Inspector for upcoming projects in the Hudson Valley and Catskill areas, including Rockland, Westchester, Dutchess, Putnam, Orange, Ulster, Columbia, Sullivan and DelawareCounties. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, and opportunities to work on challenging and exciting projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions of the Chief Inspector position include supervising, coordinating, and tracking the progress of construction projects, assisting and advising inspectors regarding project management, construction, and inspection issues, and alerting supervisors of major or consistent discrepancies. They will also prepare construction documents and records, comply with budget standards, perform inspections as needed, and provide assurance to clients that the project has been constructed in accordance with the contract documents, as well as all related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in civil, highway, or relevant engineering field of which 1 year shall have been in a supervisory capacity;
• Must possess and maintain one of the following licenses/certifications:
  • Valid NICET IV Certification in Transportation/Highway Construction;
  • Valid NY Professional Engineering license;
  • Any other suitable combination of education, training, or experience will be considered;
• NYSDOT experience or other similar public agency or DOT experience is required;
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and written, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills;
• Ability to prepare correspondence, reports, and recommendations concerning construction issues and to establish and maintain project records;
• Must have the ability to obtain OSHA Safety Certifications as required;
• Understand the fundamentals of necessary inspection codes and requirements in order to carry out testing, and must be detail-oriented;
• Requires a valid, clean driver’s license and personal vehicle to travel to and within project sites, as regular daily travel is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the essential functions of this position, it is frequently necessary to:

• Assume a stationary position,
• Handle, inspect, and/or feel documents, materials and/or equipment relevant to the job;
• Communicate with colleagues, supervisors, and clients using Company email and telephone systems;
• Move around on the job-site, including ascending or descending on the landscape or on a ladder, and positioning oneself appropriately to access necessary testing materials and equipment, usually for prolonged periods of time,
• Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. for some types of monitoring and inspections,
• Good visual skills, including focused depth perception, and
• Regular daily operations of a motor-vehicle, which may require remaining stationary for extended periods of time.

Employees may also be required to undergo substance abuse testing in accordance with project requirements, US DOT Regulations, and/or Company policy. The employee may occasionally be required to operate a computer, as well as other related office machinery, such as calculators, printers, and copy machines.

The physical demands described above are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

Tectonic offers competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Opportunities for mentoring, professional development and career advancement
• Tuition reimbursement to advance education
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and personal days
• Company-observed, paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing opportunities
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision, and life coverage
• High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) option paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for medical expenses and dependent care
• Commuter benefits for public transportation costs
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program

PAY RANGE

Tectonic’s goal is to compensate employees fairly and equitably across all positions Companywide. Our advertised pay ranges are representative of our good faith effort to provide a reasonable anticipated salary range. The offered pay may be outside of the provided salary range based upon the selected candidate’s work location, experience, education, certifications, and capabilities compared to the advertised position.

Pay Range: $40.00 - $75.00 / hour

Tectonic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Tectonic participates in USCIS E-Verify to verify employment authorization.