Construction Inspector I CM

GAI Consultants Inc.; Town of Colonie (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Construction Inspector I to join their dynamic team in the greater NY Capital Region. This role offers the chance to work on vital transportation projects that positively impact the community. With a focus on personal and career growth, you will collaborate with skilled colleagues and gain exposure to diverse design projects. The company prides itself on its supportive culture, offering flexible schedules and a commitment to work-life balance. Join a winning team recognized for excellence in engineering, where your contributions will make a real difference.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Legal Services

Employee Discount Programs

Paid Professional Licensing Fees

Summer BBQ and Holiday Parties

Qualifications

• Field experience in highway construction inspection.
• Completion of NICET Level I testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Locate points on worksite based on project drawings.
• Prepare accurate reports of operations.

Skills

Construction Inspection

Basic Math Computations

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Civil Engineering/Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Construction Tools and Equipment

Job description

Description

Creighton Manning, a GAI Company is seeking a Construction Inspector I to join our team. Are you looking for a collaborative work environment where you can work on exciting and vital transportation projects that transform your community, where each person is valued and work-life balance is key? If so, come join our growing, multidisciplinary team of engineers based in the greater NY Capital Region and Lower Hudson Valley.

This is an exceptional opportunity for personal and career growth through exposure to a wide range of design projects, interaction with highly skilled and motivated colleagues, and team-based training.

With over 50 years of experience in NY's Capital Region and adjacent areas, our team provides expertise in civil engineering, surveying, and construction inspection- serving public and private clients across 4 main markets: transportation, municipal, land development, and energy.

Join a winning team that leads in excellence, having received 12 industry awards for engineering work in the last 5 years and being chosen as an Albany Business Review Best Place to Work and/or Times Union Top Workplace 9 times in the last 10 years!

Here's what employees say about working at Creighton Manning:

Very solid company...understands the mix of life and work, and does not interfere with that. Mix of young and old within the company...lots of growth potential.

Flexible schedules -they care about keeping employees happy, even offering remote work 2 days a week.

Highly collaborative work environment, where you will work directly with (and learn from) Project Managers, which doesn't happen at the biggest firms.

A lot of projects are once-in-a-career opportunities...many exciting career-defining projects...big bridge replacements and rotaries - projects that have real positive community impact.

The Company culture is great, everyone is looking out for each other.

Comprehensive, People-Centered Benefits for Total Wellness:

• Excellent, competitive pay based on experience and qualifications


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options


• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts


• 401(k) with Employer Match


• Generous PTO


• Discretionary annual employee bonus


• Tuition reimbursement


• Paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Legal Services


• Employee Discount Programs


• Paid professional licensing fees


• Paid membership fees in professional organizations


• Perks such as summer BBQ, golf outing, holiday party, and free snacks!

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 of 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

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