Construction Inspector

Liriano & Associates Engineering, Consulting Services PLLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Liriano & Associates Engineering Consulting Services, PLLC is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector with proven experience inspecting distribution water main, sewer, and related NYC infrastructure work under NYCDDC contracts.

The Inspector will support the Resident Engineer in administering construction operations, ensuring compliance with contract documents, NYCDEP and NYCDDC standards, and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience inspecting NYC infrastructure projects.
• Experience on NYCDDC projects.
• Knowledge of water main, sewer, and utility construction methods.
• Ability to read contract drawings, specifications, shop drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with project management/document control systems such as PIMS/PDMS preferred.
• OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training required.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily field inspection of distribution water main, sewer, roadway, utility, and related infrastructure construction activities.
• Inspect water main installation, replacement, connections, valves, hydrants, fittings, chambers, and appurtenances.
• Inspect sewer work, including pipe installation, manholes, catch basins, drainage structures, connections, trenching, bedding, backfill, and restoration.
• Verify contractor work for compliance with plans, specifications, permits, approved shop drawings, and NYCDDC / NYCDEP requirements.
• Monitor excavation, sheeting, trench safety, dewatering, utility support, backfill, compaction, temporary pavement, and final restoration activities.
• Maintain detailed daily inspection reports, including labor, equipment, materials, quantities, photographs, field measurements, and work progress.
• Verify installed quantities and assist with documentation for contractor payment requisitions.
• Review contractor work for reasonableness and report discrepancies or non-conforming work to the Resident Engineer.
• Identify potential extra work, field issues, differing site conditions, and delays; notify the Resident Engineer and assist with supporting documentation.
• Monitor Maintenance and Protection of Traffic, pedestrian safety, environmental protection, erosion control, and public safety measures.
• Coordinate field activities with the Resident Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineer, contractor staff, utility companies, NYCDEP, NYCDOT, NYCDDC, and other involved agencies.
• Assist in reviewing field sketches, shop drawings, utility mark-outs, test results, and inspection records.
• Support water main shutdowns, service connections, pressure testing, disinfection, chlorination, sampling, and related NYCDEP coordination.
• Verify proper restoration of sidewalks, curbs, roadway surfaces, street hardware, and disturbed areas.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation in accordance with NYCDDC “Standard Records” and project filing protocols.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PIMS

PDMS

Job description

Construction Inspector – Sewer / Infrastructure (NYCDDC)

Liriano & Associates Engineering Consulting Services, PLLC is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector with proven experience inspecting distribution water main, sewer, and related NYC infrastructure work under NYCDDC contracts. The Inspector will support the Resident Engineer and project team in administering and inspecting construction operations, ensuring full compliance with contract documents, NYCDEP and NYCDDC standards, and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily field inspection of distribution water main, sewer, roadway, utility, and related infrastructure construction activities.
• Inspect water main installation, replacement, connections, valves, hydrants, fittings, chambers, and appurtenances.
• Inspect sewer work, including pipe installation, manholes, catch basins, drainage structures, connections, trenching, bedding, backfill, and restoration.
• Verify contractor work for compliance with plans, specifications, permits, approved shop drawings, and NYCDDC / NYCDEP requirements.
• Monitor excavation, sheeting, trench safety, dewatering, utility support, backfill, compaction, temporary pavement, and final restoration activities.
• Maintain detailed daily inspection reports, including labor, equipment, materials, quantities, photographs, field measurements, and work progress.
• Verify installed quantities and assist with documentation for contractor payment requisitions.
• Review contractor work for reasonableness and report discrepancies or non-conforming work to the Resident Engineer.
• Identify potential extra work, field issues, differing site conditions, and delays; notify the Resident Engineer and assist with supporting documentation.
• Monitor Maintenance and Protection of Traffic, pedestrian safety, environmental protection, erosion control, and public safety measures.
• Coordinate field activities with the Resident Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineer, contractor staff, utility companies, NYCDEP, NYCDOT, NYCDDC, and other involved agencies.
• Assist in reviewing field sketches, shop drawings, utility mark-outs, test results, and inspection records.
• Support water main shutdowns, service connections, pressure testing, disinfection, chlorination, sampling, and related NYCDEP coordination.
• Verify proper restoration of sidewalks, curbs, roadway surfaces, street hardware, and disturbed areas.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation in accordance with NYCDDC “Standard Records” and project filing protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience inspecting NYC infrastructure projects, including distribution water main, sewer, roadway, or utility work.
• Prior experience on NYCDDC projects.
• Strong understanding of water main and sewer construction methods, utility coordination, excavation, trenching, backfill, compaction, and restoration.
• Working knowledge of NYCDDC, NYCDEP, and NYCDOT standards, specifications, permits, and field procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret contract drawings, specifications, shop drawings, utility plans, and field sketches.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with project management/document control systems such as PIMS, PDMS, or similar platforms preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Training required.