Construction Field Inspector I - Quality & Code Compliance

Terracon; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Albany, NY is seeking a Construction Inspector to perform daily inspections of projects, ensuring compliance with codes, drawings, and project specifications. You will prepare inspection reports and communicate findings to engineers and project managers.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of construction inspection experience, an AWS CWI certification, and an associate degree in Civil/Construction Tech.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) D1.1.*
• Associates degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Engineering Technology preferred.
• Minimum 2-4 years' experience as an Engineering Technician or other applicable experience.
• 1 year experience in construction inspection preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history

Responsibilities

• Performs testing, observation, and inspection as directed in accordance with training and the specified procedures.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Provides clear documentation of findings and results.
• Performs basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager.
• Communicates information to Project Manager and other personnel as directed by the Project Manager.
• Draft inspection reports for review by senior inspector and/or Project Managers.
• May assist more senior inspectors on projects.
• Maintains equipment and calibration.
• Drive a vehicle such as a Ford F-150 or equivalent.
• Follows safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects. Performs pre-task planning prior to executing work. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Safety compliance

Communication

Reading drawings

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Engineering Technology

Tools

AWS CWI Certification

ICC Structural Steel - Bolting

ASNT Level II VT/MT/PT/RT/UT

Job description

Terracon in Albany, NY is seeking a Construction Inspector to perform daily inspections of projects, ensuring compliance with codes, drawings, and project specifications. You will prepare inspection reports and communicate findings to engineers and project managers.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of construction inspection experience, an AWS CWI certification, and an associate degree in Civil/Construction Tech.