Construction Inspector I: Field Quality & Compliance

Terracon; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in New York is seeking Construction Inspectors to perform daily inspections on construction projects, ensuring adherence to building codes, drawings, and specifications. Responsibilities include preparing inspection reports, documenting observations, and communicating findings to engineers and project managers.

Requires AWS CWI (D1.1.*) certification, an associate degree preferred, and 2–4 years' inspection-related experience; valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AWS CWI certification (D1.1.*).
• Associates degree preferred.
• Minimum 2–4 years’ experience as an Engineering Technician or similar.
• 1 year experience in construction inspection preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspection of construction projects ensuring quality and conformance to codes and drawings.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Prepare inspection reports and document observations and testing of materials.
• Communicate findings to engineers, project managers, and team members.
• Maintain equipment and calibration; drive to sites if required.
• Follow safety rules and report safety issues.

Skills

Read blueprints

Prepare inspection reports

Communicate findings

Education

Associates degree in Civil/Construction Engineering Technology

Job description

Terracon in New York is seeking Construction Inspectors to perform daily inspections on construction projects, ensuring adherence to building codes, drawings, and specifications. Responsibilities include preparing inspection reports, documenting observations, and communicating findings to engineers and project managers.

Requires AWS CWI (D1.1.*) certification, an associate degree preferred, and 2–4 years' inspection-related experience; valid driver's license required.