Construction Inspector

Colliers Engineering & Design; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Construction Inspector to join our Construction Engineering & Inspection team. You will inspect bridge and highway projects, document work with daily reports, photos, and sketches, and ensure work follows NYDOT specifications.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 6+ months of construction inspection experience, valid US driver's license, and certifications such as ACI/NETTCP/NICET preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• 6+ months of construction engineering/inspection experience required.
• ACI and NETTCP concrete inspector certification, or NETTCP paving certification preferred.
• NICET Certification (or equivalent) preferred.
• Knowledge in federally aided transportation projects as a construction inspector preferred.
• Experience working with/for NYDOT and/or municipal clients preferred.
• Valid US driver's license required.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the construction inspection of bridge and/or highway construction projects, including measuring and calculating quantities and documenting work with daily work reports, photos, and sketches.
• Oversee and coordinate documentation of construction inspections.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with NYDOT specifications.
• Apply project plans, along with company policies, guidelines, standards, and specifications to the work and make decisions.
• Maintain project documentation and communicate with individuals at all levels of the project.
• Coordinate activities on the project site and resolve problems related to the work.

Skills

Construction inspection experience

Reading and understanding English

Driver's license

Knowledge of NYDOT processes

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ACI certification

NETTCP concrete inspector

NETTCP paving certification

NICET Certification

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is currently looking for a Construction Inspector to join our Construction Engineering & Inspection team in New York State.

Our professional engineers and technicians successfully oversee project construction from pre-construction through finalization with an outstanding track record for cost and schedule containment. Our certified construction professionals have extensive on-the-job experience in supervision, observation, safety oversight and inspection with ongoing training that ensures required daily schedules are adhered to and all materials are procured and constructed according to plans and specifications. We work with our clients to achieve the optimum value, schedule, and project quality for heavy highway, single and multi-span bridges, intersection and traffic signal improvements, marine improvements, water/wastewater transmission, building and vertical project management, park and recreation construction, and condition assessment and asset inventory.

Our construction professionals understand the impact construction projects have on the surrounding communities and foster public relations and communications with the local business owners, residents, and elected officials in the surrounding communities.

This position is listed in the state of New York, with the expectation of all interested candidates working out of our Syracuse office!

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the construction inspection of bridge and/or highway construction projects, including measuring and calculating quantities and documenting work with daily work reports, photos, and sketches.
• Oversee and coordinate documentation of construction inspections.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with NYDOT specifications.
• Apply project plans, along with company policies, guidelines, standards, and specifications to the work and make decisions.
• Maintain project documentation and communicate with individuals at all levels of the project.
• Coordinate activities on the project site and resolve problems related to the work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• 6+ months of construction engineering/inspection experience required.
• ACI and NETTCP concrete inspector certification, or NETTCP paving certification preferred.
• NICET Certification (or equivalent) preferred.
• Knowledge in federally aided transportation projects as a construction inspector preferred.
• Experience working with/for NYDOT and/or municipal clients preferred.
• Valid US driver's license required.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $23.00 to $38.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.