Construction Inspector

Labella-Associates; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; 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 experienced Construction Inspectors to join our team in Albany and Poughkeepsie, NY. The role involves on-site observation, documentation, and travel to field locations to support high-quality project delivery.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of inspection experience (or a relevant degree with 1–3 years) and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive pay and benefits as part of an employee-owned firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of construction inspection experience, or a 4-year degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture with 1–3 years of inspection experience.
• Experience with erosion and sediment control and SWPPP inspections is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential; travel to field sites required.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction observation and documentation at project sites.
• Interpret construction documents and prepare field reports and record documents.
• Travel regularly to Albany or Poughkeepsie and other field locations.
• Collaborate with project teams to support quality and safety standards.

Skills

Construction inspection

Field travel

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture

Tools

MS Office

Job description

LaBella Associates is currently seeking experienced Construction Inspectors to join our growing team in Poughkeepsie, NY and Albany, NY.

This is an excellent opportunity for qualified candidates who are looking to advance their careers in a dynamic and collaborative environment focused on high-quality project delivery. 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.

Duties:

The Construction Inspector is responsible for construction observation and documentation on specific project site locations. This position is based out of our Albany or Poughkeepsie office but 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: $27.00 - $30.00 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 3- 5 years of Construction Inspection experience, or a 4-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture and minimum 1-3 years of Construction Inspection experience.
• Knowledge of erosion and sediment control installation and maintenance OSHA 10-hour certification, preferred.
• 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.