Construction Inspector

Smartsearchonline; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K Match

PTO

Bonus Potential

Company Holidays

Job summary

Smartsearchonline seeks a Construction Inspector to oversee field inspections on highway/sewer/water projects in New York. You will verify materials, ensure adherence to plans, and coordinate with contractors and engineers to maintain safety and quality on site.

Requires ASCE NICET certification, a related degree, and 3+ years of infrastructure inspection experience. Proficiency in Site Manager, AutoCAD, and MS Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with contract requirements, site conditions and standards.
• Certification: ASCE Grade II or NICET Grade III is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• At least 3 years of construction inspection/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Attend meetings and respond to inquiries about inspections.
• Prepare reports on project status and findings.
• Check grades, backfill components to meet specs.
• Report safety issues and propose resolutions to Resident Engineers.
• Review specifications and SCOPs and ensure compliance.
• Inspect materials prior to installation and verify certifications.
• Ensure workmanship conforms to plans and specs.
• Conduct material sampling and testing.
• Direct contractors to rectify non-compliance on safety and traffic.
• Maintain daily records on Site Manager and forms.

Skills

ASCE/NICET Certification

OSHA 10/30

Project management

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Site Manager

AutoCAD

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

SALARY RANGE:

$46.00 - $63.00 per hour. Pay commensurate with experience.

LOCATION:

Based on Project Assignment.

BENEFITS:

90% Company contribution towards all Health Insurance Plans, 401K Match, PTO, Bonus Potential, 10 Paid Company Holidays, and much more.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in meetings and respond to any inquiries concerning the inspections on the project.
• Prepare reports on project status, problems encountered, and overall results.
• Check grades, backfill component and other features of the construction and ensure these components adhere to project specifications.
• Report any complaints concerning issues about grading, dust control, drainage, accidents, hazardous or unsafe conditions and come up with resolutions to the complaint and advise Resident Engineers of complaints and plans for resolutions.
• Review any relevant specifications, standards, and Infrastructure's Standard Construction Operation Procedures (SCOP's).
• Inspect material prior to installation and verify appropriate certifications and/or lab reports have been submitted.
• Ensure workmanship and installed work conform to the plans and applicable specifications, standards, SCOP's, shop drawings and other submittals.
• Perform material sampling and required testing.
• Direct the contractor to rectify all areas of non-compliance regarding safety, maintenance of traffic and maintenance of site.
• Maintain records of work performed daily including location, work force employed, equipment utilized, materials incorporated and pertinent measurements on the appropriate DDC Standard Record forms and in Site Manager.
• Record accidents, property damage and unusual conditions and all utility interferences and crossings.
• Maintain pile-driving records.
• Report potential or developing conditions which may lead to extra work, claims, or which may in any way impact the community, the public, or property.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to become thoroughly familiar with contract requirements, site conditions, and special provisions including all relevant standards, requirements and stipulations.
• ASCE Grade II or NICET Grade III required.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred.
• Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 3 years of experience with construction inspection and management on infrastructure construction projects (highway/sewer/water) or High School diploma or GED and 10 years of experience in construction inspection or management of infrastructure construction projects (highway/sewer/water).
• Understanding of the agency's policies, procedures, and Infrastructure's Standard Construction Operating Procedures (SCOP's).
• Knowledge of the Construction Industry dealing with state and local agencies in New York on projects dealing with construction or repair of highways, bridges, tunnels, other structures.
• Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in resource allocation and the coordination of people and resources.
• Extremely organized and detailed oriented, with the ability to maintain accuracy while handling multiple requests in a growing company environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with associates, contractors and the public.
• Proficiency in Site Manager, AutoCAD, and other project management software.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.