Construction Inspector

LaBella Associates; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedule

Health/Dental Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Paid Parental Leave

Short & Long Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Leadership Development Program

Fitness Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

Wellness Program

Team Building Events

Community Service Events

Job summary

LaBella Associates is seeking a full-time Construction Inspector for a 9,000 LF water main replacement at the University at Buffalo. The role requires coordinating with LaBella, campus, and contractor, and thorough understanding of construction methods. Travel to field locations is expected.

The firm emphasizes its employee-owned culture and ongoing growth, with robust benefits and a commitment to safety, ethics, and community service.

Qualifications

• Min 5-7 years of construction inspection experience.
• 4-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture.
• OSHA 10-hour certification.
• Knowledge of erosion and sediment control installation and maintenance, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Construction observation and documentation on project site locations.
• Travel to field locations on a regular basis; interpret construction documents and prepare field/record documents.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Construction inspection

Field coordination

Team collaboration

Education

4-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

LaBella Associates is currently seeking a full-time site representative for our 9,000 LF water main replacement project at the University at Buffalo. The project is expected to start around November 1, 2026, and run through August 2028.

We will need a seasoned inspector who can handle complex situations, coordinate with LaBella, the campus, and the contractor, and thoroughly understand construction details and methods.

LaBella’s multi-disciplinary team of architects, designers, engineers, land surveyors, managers, and environmental scientists work every day to make our world more functional, beautiful, and safe. LaBella is also an employee-owned firm with annual accolades for workplace culture, growth, ethics, and philanthropy. We cultivate each employee’s growth, expand our expertise, and bring out the best in every client project.

Job Duties

The Construction Inspector is responsible for construction observation and documentation on specific project site locations. Travel to field locations on a regular basis is expected, as well as construction document interpretation, field report preparation and record document preparation.

Salary Range: $35.00 - $43.00 per hour

The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

• Prior relevant work experience and knowledge of roads, stormwater utilities, water and sanitary sewer line installations as well as storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) inspections.
• Minimum of 5- 7 years of Construction Inspection experience
• 4-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture
• Knowledge of erosion and sediment control installation and maintenance , preferred.
• OSHA 10-hour certification
• Microsoft Office experience a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Additional certification requirements maybe necessary.

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.