Construction Inspector

Arcadis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 44,083 - 44,772; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401K retirement plan

Seven paid holidays

Up to two floating holidays per year

15 days PTO

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a Construction Inspector to support NYC Parks projects across NYC. The role focuses on daily inspections, measurement and design support, and coordination with city agencies to ensure safety, permit compliance, and quality.

You will report to the resident engineer and PE, and engage in green infrastructure initiatives. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in construction or civil engineering, a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree, and relevant certifications (OSHA

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience in construction and/or civil engineering.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or closely related field.
• OSHA 10 certification and EIT considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections and supervise construction activities to ensure safety and permit compliance.
• On-site measurements, track quantities, and perform design work during construction.
• Report progress to resident engineer, project lead, and PE; attend field meetings with contractors/owners.
• Participate in green infrastructure mentorship program and promote eco-friendly practices.
• Maintain all tracking records (daily/weekly) and verify quantities with contractors and client.

Skills

Construction inspection

Site supervision

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

OSHA 10 Certification

EIT Certification

Water/wastewater experience

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role Description

Do you enjoy working outdoors and contributing to community efforts that make the world greener? Join Arcadis and help deliver world‑leading sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. Our dynamic team of engineers and arborists work together to improve the green infrastructure of NYC! We are seeking a Construction Inspector to join our team and work on projects for NYC Parks within the five boroughs of NYC. This full‑time position includes intermittent opportunities for overtime work. You will use your technical knowledge and experience to guide the City's tree preservation and street tree programs. As you grow with Arcadis, you will become involved with other NYC Parks programs and City agencies, focusing on urban forests and natural systems such as the Staten Island Bluebelt and park restoration projects. Further opportunities will present themselves at the state and national level!

Role Accountabilities

In this role, you will conduct daily inspections, supervise, and control construction activities to ensure the overall safety of the site, compliance with permit conditions, and coordination with other city agencies is being maintained. You will closely monitor and supervise the performance of the contractors to ensure they adhere to technical requirements and maintain a high level of responsiveness and effectiveness.

In addition, you will be responsible for conducting on‑site measurements, tracking quantities, and performing design work before and during the construction process. Discussions with the contractor over measurement updates will ensure all parties are in agreement. These tasks will help you accurately assess the progress and quality of the project.

You will regularly report to the resident engineer, project lead, and professional engineer (PE) overseeing the programs to keep them informed. This will ensure effective communication and decision‑making throughout projects.

Participation in a green infrastructure mentorship program is required where you will gain valuable knowledge and skills related to environmentally friendly construction practices, allowing you to contribute to sustainable and eco‑conscious initiatives.

Additionally, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining daily, weekly, and expert tracking records.
• Verifying quantities and line items in field with contractors and client.
• Holding and attending field meetings with both contractors and owners to discuss progress, schedule and work remaining.
• Functioning as an ambassador for the city’s urban forest resources during interaction with the city’s residents and landowners.
• Administering all H&S procedures as required by the owner and as detailed in the H&S manual.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience in construction and/or civil engineering.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Capital Contract Supervision Oversight
• Construction/Restoration Oversight
• OSHA 10 Certification
• EIT Certification
• Experience in the water/wastewater field.

Benefits

The salary range for this position is $32.00 - $32.50/hour. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project, and location.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• 401K retirement plan
• STD, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Reward & recognition program
• Optional benefits: adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement
• Seven paid holidays and up to two floating holidays per calendar year
• 15 days PTO that accrue per year

Equal Opportunity Employer

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.