Construction Inspector I CM

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

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. seeks a Construction Inspector I in White Plains, NY to learn and perform standard inspection techniques on highway, roundabout, traffic signal and bridge projects. You will follow technical instructions, join a team, and grow under experienced inspectors.

The role requires NICET Level I or equivalent, with options for NYSDOT-accepted alternatives. Salary ranges apply based on location and experience, with on-site field work and PPE usage emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience with highway construction inspection or related field preferred.
• NICET Level I testing completed or equivalent (per NYSDOT policy).
• Education credits in Math and Civil Technology may satisfy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Locate points on worksite from project drawings.
• Identify construction operations and correlate with standards and plans.
• Perform basic math computations for areas and volumes.
• Accurately measure and compare values against plans.
• Identify tools and equipment used for inspection and testing.
• Use PPE correctly on the site.
• Recognize and manage work zone traffic control components.
• Prepare clear, accurate reports of operations.

Skills

Field inspections

Measurement

Report writing

PPE usage

Team collaboration

Education

NICET Level I or equivalent

ABET/EAC accredited coursework in Civil Engineering/Civil Tech

Tools

PPE

Survey tools

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, location and will be rated accordingly.