Construction Inspector

Hazen and Sawyer; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Disability

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Construction Inspector to support water and wastewater facilities construction in the NYC Metro area and Springfield, MA. You will observe, report, and document field activities, coordinating with the CM team and engineering staff to ensure compliance with drawings and specs.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of construction observation, familiarity with civil/structural/mechanical/electrical work, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction observation experience.
• Familiarity with civil, structural, mechanical and/or electrical work.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams
• Willing to travel and stay local to NYC Metro area.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and MS Project.
• Municipal water/wastewater construction inspection preferred.
• B.S. or A.S. in Engineering or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret drawings, specs, and work plans to verify contractor compliance.
• Conduct on-site observation, monitoring, inspection, and evaluation of construction activities.
• Verify and track work per approved shop drawings.
• Observe contractor safety and adherence to requirements.
• Prepare daily reports, verify quantities and T&M records, and review pay applications.
• Monitor schedule adherence and field activity sequencing.
• Maintain redline and as-built drawings.
• Coordinate with CM Project team, engineering groups, contractors, and third-party firms.
• Assist startup, testing checkout, and training activities.
• Maintain inspection and testing documentation as necessary.

Skills

Construction observation

Civil/Structural

Communication

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

MS Office

MS Project

Water/wastewater experience

Education

B.S. or A.S. in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Construction Inspector to support the construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities and infrastructure located in the greater NYC Metro area and Springfield, MA. The selected candidate will inform the CM team by observing and reporting on construction activities, effectively coordinating and collaborating with the project team members, and providing documentation and inspection activities for various water and wastewater facilities and infrastructure.

Responsibilities Include

• Review and interpret project drawings, specifications and work plans to verify contractor compliance;
• Conduct on-site observation, monitoring, inspection, and evaluation of construction activities;
• Verify and track work in accordance with approved shop drawing submittals;
• Observe contractor performance and compliance with safety requirements;
• Prepare daily reports, verify material quantities, Time and Material (T&M) records and review contractor pay applications;
• Monitor construction contractor’s adherence to project schedule and sequence of activities related to daily field observations;
• Maintain project redline and as-built drawings;
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with the CM Project team, multi-discipline engineering teams, contractors and third-party inspection/testing firms;
• Assist and coordinate with project start-up, testing checkout and training activities;
• Maintain construction inspection and testing related documentation as necessary;

Qualifications And Skills

• Minimum 5 years of construction / construction observation experience;
• Familiarity with construction methods typical of civil, structural, mechanical and/or electrical engineering work;
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, organizational and problem-solving skills;
• Experience working on and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
• Willing to travel and stay local to projects in the NYC Metro area as needed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project and related PC software packages used on construction projects
• Experience in municipal water and wastewater or similar industry construction inspection preferred
• B.S. or Associate degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, and/or Building/Construction Science preferred but not required.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes employer paid life insurance, 401k employer contribution (after 1 year of service), performance bonus, comprehensive family medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave (after 1 year of service), employee assistance and wellness programs. Typical starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location.