Civil / Structural Construction Inspector

Armand Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management firm is seeking a full-time Construction Inspector in the New York/New Jersey Metro area. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience and knowledge in building concrete work and construction codes. Responsibilities include overseeing construction sites and preparing project reports. A valid driver's license is required along with an ability to work night and weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience with inspecting construction work.
• Working knowledge of construction codes for New Jersey, New York City, and New York State.
• Ability to pass a TWIC, SIDA, and/or SWAC background check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ongoing construction of various civil job sites.
• Attend acceptance inspections of new construction and confirm requirements are met.
• Prepare work reports on all ongoing projects.

Skills

Construction codes knowledge

Strong communication skills

Interpretation of construction drawings

Ability to work night and weekend shifts

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

ICC/NICET Level 3 Asphalt or Highway Construction certification

ACI Concrete Special Inspector certification

Work Zone Safety Certifications

Job description

Jersey City, NJ – Full Time – 4th April, 2025

Armand Corporation, an award‑winning M/WBE Construction Management firm celebrating over 34 years in the industry, is seeking a full‑time Construction Inspector to join our construction management team.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience with designing, installing, constructing, and inspecting various types of building concrete work, civil site work, paving work, drainage systems, hydrant fuel systems, structural, and maintenance of traffic, with some electrical, environmental, and plumbing knowledge, and holds a valid driver’s license for use of visiting various construction sites across New York and New Jersey.

If selected, candidates will need to provide digital proof of licensure and certification for all U.S. based accolades, including academic degree, before time of interview. Information provided is handled with discretion and will be used purely for benefit of employment with various government agency clients and associated background checks.

This position will be full‑time, On‑site in New York/New Jersey Metro area.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work under various engineering managers and quality assurance division heads to oversee ongoing construction of various civil job sites.
• Attend acceptance inspections of new construction to confirm that work performed meets requirements of approved contract drawings.
• Read and perform inspections on contract drawings to ensure quality of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing elements.
• Liaise with construction teams, either electronically from main office building, or directly in‑person to ensure proper adherence to drawing code and upkeep is performed across all phases of construction.
• Organize and prepare work reports on all ongoing projects.
• Perform additional responsibilities as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 5 years of experience with inspecting construction work varying in size (projects ranging from $500K to $5M plus) and complexity (multiple crews and crew sizes per shift).
• Working knowledge of construction codes for New Jersey, New York City, and New York State, along with the related referenced standards such as ADA Standards, etc.
• ICC/NICET Level 3 Asphalt or Highway Construction; ACI Concrete Special Inspector; and Work Zone Safety Certifications are desirable.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is preferred, but not required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Night and weekend shifts are required.
• OSHA 10 at minimum (additional training will be provided, if required). Supported scaffold training may be required as need by project.
• Ability to pass a TWIC, SIDA, and/or SWAC background check at a high level.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be fluent in English (both written and spoken).