Construction Inspector

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey seeks a Construction Inspector to verify compliance with contract documents across civil, structural, electrical or mechanical elements. The role will coordinate with facility staff to minimize disruption while driving progress on projects.

Base location at Staten Island Bridges Facility with potential relocation within the Port District. Responsibilities include daily reports, drawings review, site inspections, change orders, invoicing support, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college or university.
• Four or more years of experience as an Engineer with principal experience in construction.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have completed all probationary periods at time of appointment to position.
• Must be able to be fingerprinted and pass a criminal background check at high level to obtain TWIC, SWAC or SIDA ID.

Responsibilities

• Write and file daily field inspection reports for tracking all Contract work and Extra work.
• Review construction drawings and Contract documents proficiently.
• Make field visits and perform inspections to ensure contractor compliance.
• Identify extra work and prepare associated estimates and other necessary documentation for change orders.
• Assist with review of monthly Contractor invoices and payment applications.
• Coordinate inspections by Materials Unit and other Engineering Department Divisions.
• Attend construction progress meetings and record minutes and write memos as directed.
• Ensure contractor compliance with approved Construction Submittals, SARs and RFIs.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication skills

Field inspection discipline

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering or Architecture

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Trimble (E-Builder)

Job description

Description

About the Role

Reporting to the Resident Engineer or an Assistant Resident Engineer as a Construction Inspector, you will be responsible for various civil, structural, electrical or mechanical elements for verification of compliance with Contract documents. This role also requires coordination of such work with associated facility staff and other stakeholders in a manner to mitigate impacts to ongoing facility operations while advancing work as efficiently as possible to complete construction projects.

Responsibilities

This position will be located at Staten Island Bridges Facility , in Staten Island NY but can be relocated to any other PA Facility within the Port District depending on CMD workload demands. As a Construction Inspector , you will be responsible for the following:

• Writing and filing daily field inspection reports for the purpose of tracking all Contract work and Extra work via various administrative mechanisms as well as any ongoing issues or points of interest deemed relevant by management.
• Review of construction drawings and Contract documents proficiently.
• Make field visits and perform inspections to ensure contractor compliance
• Identifying extra work and preparing associated estimates and other necessary documentation is obtained in order to process change orders and lump sum conversions.
• Assist with review of monthly Contractor invoices and processing of payment applications.
• Assist with coordination of inspections by Materials Unit and other Engineering Department Divisions to maintain effective progress and closeout of work.
• Attend construction progress meetings and record and distribute progress meeting minutes and write memos at the direction of the Sr. Engineer of Construction.
• Ensure contractor compliance with approved Construction Submittals, SAR’s and RFI’s.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) or more years of experience as an Engineer with principal experience in construction.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have completed all probationary periods at time of appointment to position.
• Must be able to be fingerprinted and pass a criminal background check at high level to obtain TWIC, SWAC or SIDA ID.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of Construction Management Division (CMD) strategies, processes and procedures especially in a variety of construction types.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Trimble (E-Builder).
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills and demonstrated experience resolving contractor disputes.

Selection Process

The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation, Benefits & On-Site Collaboration Requirements

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement. Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.

Skills

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates that the actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors. The expected compensation range for this role is:

Minimum: $ 73,658 Midpoint: $ 95,742 Maximum: $ 117,832

In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week, subject to operational and business needs.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

About The Port Authority

Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the Port Authority’s policy, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment and who request the Port Authority do so, unless providing the requested accommodation would result in an undue hardship to the Port Authority.

Job applicants may request a reasonable accommodation (1) if they claim a disability is affecting the interview process, or (2) to ensure that if they are selected for a position, they can perform the essential job functions. To submit a request, please contact the recruiter or email the Human Resources Department’s Disability Accommodation Coordinator at [email protected] .

The Port Authority will treat any request for Reasonable Accommodation by a job applicant confidentially.