Coating Inspector

Mannik Smith Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Artheon is seeking a Coating Inspector to support major rail, bridge, and transportation infrastructure projects in the New York area. You will monitor surface preparation, coating application, and quality control to ensure compliance with project specs and AMPP requirements.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience inspecting coatings on bridges or heavy civil structures, and holds AMPP CIP Level I or equivalent, OSHA 30, and MS Office proficiency. Some night/weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of coating inspection/bridge painting experience.
• AMPP CIP Level I or equivalent certification.
• OSHA 30 certification obtained within the last 5 years.
• Ability to read and interpret contract specs and construction drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and field reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Verify completion of surface preparation and painting on site.
• Review contractor submittals including payrolls and DBE/MBE/WBE updates.
• Coordinate with inspectors to review invoices and progress payments.
• Navigate sites with varying terrain and access.
• Provide timely updates to MTA personnel in urgent situations.
• Maintain safety and quality procedures per contract guidelines.
• Document work using standard inspection reports and records.
• Ensure compliance with LIRR procedures for design and construction.
• Attend required MTA safety trainings and maintain certifications.
• Coordinate flag protection and track outage planning as needed.
• Read and interpret contract specs and MPT drawings.

Skills

Coatings inspection

AMPP CIP Level I Certification

OSHA 30 Certification

Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel)

Valid driver’s license

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Coating Inspector

Department: Construction/CEI

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: New York, NY

Compensation: $95,000 - $130,000 / year

Description

Artheon is a trusted engineering and consulting firm offering services that rival large organizations while maintaining the personalized client relationships of a boutique firm. With expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high-quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients.

We are seeking an experienced Coating Inspector to support major rail, bridge, and transportation infrastructure projects. The Coating Inspector will be responsible for monitoring and documenting surface preparation, coating application, and quality control activities to ensure work complies with project specifications, approved coating systems, manufacturer requirements, and applicable industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience inspecting structural steel coatings on bridges, rail infrastructure, stations, transit facilities, or other heavy civil structures. This position requires strong technical knowledge of coating systems, surface preparation, environmental conditions, inspection procedures, and documentation.

The Coating Inspector will work closely with contractors, construction managers, engineers, project managers, and agency representatives to identify deficiencies, verify corrective actions, and ensure coating work meets the requirements of the contract.

This position will support various rail/bridge projects throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties with a daily schedule of Monday through Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm. Must be open to night and weekend work as needed. Duration of position is expected to be 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Verify the completion of surface preparation and painting on the project site.
• Verify contractor monthly submittals including certified payrolls, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), and Women-Owner Business Enterprise (WBE) updates, schedules, requisitions for payment, work plans and shop drawings accuracy and completeness.
• Interface with Senior Field Inspectors(s) to review the third-party contractor and consultant invoices for payment in accordance with progress of work.
• Physically navigate around sites including, but not limited to, inclined embankments, train tracks and ballast, lifted work platforms, etc.
• Visit alternate sites quickly and provide updates to MTA personnel immediately in urgent circumstances.
• Ensure work is performed in a safe productive manner.
• Document work performed, prepare daily inspectors report Manual for Uniform Record Keeping Format.
• Notify appropriate MTA personnel of any event or problems requiring immediate attention.
• Ensure work is executed in accordance with LIRR procedures and guidelines for design and construction.
• Comply with Safety and Quality Plan requirements within the third-party contract.
• Utilize the electronic filling system, Project Management Information System, per LIRR policy.
• Attend an MTA Roadway Worker Protection training class which will be provided by the MTA and maintain certification during the duration of the Task Order.
• Coordinate LIRR flag protection for third-party contractor.
• Assist with planning and coordinating track outages and foul time as required for construction activities.
• Read and interpret contract specifications and construction plans including Containment and Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT) Drawings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in Bridge Painting, Construction and Inspection. Experience working on MTA, LIRR, and MNR projects is preferred.
• Valid Association for Material Protection and Performance (AMPP) Coatings Inspector (CIP Level I Certification) or Bridge Coating Inspector Level 1 (BCI I Certification). Certifications must remain valid and maintained for the duration of the task order.
• Valid OSHA 30 Certification completed within the past five (5) years.
• Three (3) years experience:
  • Verifying the completion of construction work.
  • Performing visual and physical inspections of surface cleaning and preparation, and coding system inspection for installation as defined by AMPP requirements.
  • Interpreting contract specifications and construction plans including Containment and MPT Drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite of products (Teams, Word, Excel).
• A valid driver's license

Benefits

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Artheon offers a competitive compensation package including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program and paid time off/parental leave.