Construction Inspector I CM

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

Job summary

A construction consulting firm located in New York is seeking a Construction Inspector I. In this role, you will learn typical construction inspection methods while working on projects such as highways, traffic signals, and bridges. Candidates must have a High School Diploma and relevant field experience, with a focus on highway construction. The position offers a pay range of $25.00 to $34.50 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Field experience and NICET Level I testing completion.
• Minimum of six months in highway construction inspection.
• Completion of relevant coursework in Civil Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Locate points on the worksite using project drawings.
• Measure and compare values with plans.
• Identify work zone traffic control components.

Skills

Basic math computations

Identification of construction operations

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Preparation of accurate reports

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Construction inspection 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 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).

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