Construction Inspector I CM

GAI Consultants Inc; City of Albany, City of White Plains (NY, NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 47,527; Part time

Job summary

A construction consulting firm based in Albany is seeking a Construction Inspector I. The ideal candidate will assist in construction inspection tasks, including locating project points, performing basic measurements, and preparing reports. A High School Diploma and some experience in highway construction inspection or a related field are required. The position offers a pay range of $25.00 to $34.50 per hour based on the candidate's experience.

Qualifications

• Direct involvement in highway construction inspection or related field.
• Completion of NICET Level I testing and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Locate points on the worksite based on project drawings.
• Identify and compare measured values with plans.
• Prepare accurate reports of operations.

Skills

Basic math computations

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Identification of construction tools

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

About This Position:

Construction Inspector I should be able to follow technical instructions and learn typical construction inspection methods from more experienced construction inspectors. Work on small projects or portions of larger projects as part of the inspection team. Typical projects include highway, roundabout, traffic signal and bridge.

Essential Job Functions:

• Locate points on the worksite based on information on project drawings
• Identify basic construction operations and be able to locate the correlating information in the standards, specifications and plans
• Perform basic math computations (areas and volumes of simple shapes, multiplication, addition and subtraction of various measurements)
• Accurately measure and compare measured values with plans
• Identify common tools and equipment used for inspection, testing and measuring
• Properly identify and use personal protective equipment (PPE) while on the construction site
• Identify work zone traffic control components
• Prepare accurate and understandable reports of operations

Job Requirements:

Field experience and successful completion of NICET Level I testing and requirements.

Per NYSDOT policy the following will also be considered as holding a NICET Level I (equivalent):

• Previous employment by NYSDOT as a title ET.
• Completion of one year in a program leading to an associate degree in Civil Engineering/Civil Engineering Technology from an ABET/EAC accredited program or an approved equivalent, must include eight (8) credit hours in Math and eleven (11) credit hours in Civil Technology.

A minimum of six (6) months of direct involvement in highway construction inspection or a closely related field or working to obtain a NICET Level I certification or approved equivalent.

Pay Range: $25.00/hour - $34.50/hour

Pay is based on applicant's ability/experience and will be rated accordingly.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma (required)
• Experience: 0 - 1 years: Direct involvement in highway construction inspection or a closely related field or working to obtain a NICET Level I certification or approved equivalent. (required)
• Licenses & Certifications: NICET Cert L-IV Hwy Const (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.