Construction Inspector (Infrastructure)

Techno Consult; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,880 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Health, dental, life and vision insure

Flexible paid time off

Transit benefits

Bonus incentives

Professional growth

Profit-sharing opportunities

Job summary

Techno Consult Engineering, PC is seeking a field inspector in New York City to perform inspections of sidewalks, curb ramps, and related pedestrian infrastructure, ensuring work meets drawings, specifications, and ADA requirements. You will document progress with detailed reports and photos and support project closeout.

You will coordinate with contractors and utilities, track quantities, and participate in progress meetings, with a focus on safety in urban work zones and accurate recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of construction inspection experience on civil, transportation, or public infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of ADA requirements related to pedestrian ramps, sidewalks, and streetscape improvements.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience preparing detailed field reports and maintaining accurate inspection records.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across field and project teams.
• Knowledge of construction safety practices within active urban work zones.
• Experience on New York City public works projects is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with NYCDDC standards, procedures, or inspection protocols is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of pedestrian infrastructure including sidewalks, curb ramps, curbs, and roadway interfaces.
• Verify construction activities meet approved drawings, specifications, and ADA accessibility standards.
• Maintain daily inspection reports with clear documentation of progress, site conditions, measurements, and photos.
• Observe contractor operations, including materials, installation methods, and sequencing of work.
• Identify and document non‑compliant work, safety concerns, or field discrepancies, escalating as needed.
• Track installed quantities and support documentation for progress and payment verification.
• Participate in coordination meetings and provide updates on field conditions and project status.
• Communicate with contractors, utilities, and project teams to resolve site issues efficiently.
• Assist with punch list development, final inspections, and closeout activities.

Skills

Construction inspection experience

ADA compliance knowledge

Read and interpret drawings/specs

Field reporting & inspection records

Strong coordination across teams

Urban construction safety

NYC public works experience

Familiarity with NYCDDC standards

Job description

What You'll Do

• Perform field inspections of pedestrian infrastructure including sidewalks, curb ramps, curbs, and roadway interfaces
• Verify construction activities meet approved drawings, specifications, and ADA accessibility standards
• Maintain daily inspection reports with clear documentation of progress, site conditions, measurements, and photos
• Observe contractor operations, including materials, installation methods, and sequencing of work
• Identify and document non‑compliant work, safety concerns, or field discrepancies, escalating as needed
• Track installed quantities and support documentation for progress and payment verification
• Participate in coordination meetings and provide updates on field conditions and project status
• Communicate with contractors, utilities, and project teams to resolve site issues efficiently
• Assist with punch list development, final inspections, and closeout activities

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of construction inspection experience on civil, transportation, or public infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of ADA requirements related to pedestrian ramps, sidewalks, and streetscape improvements
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• Experience preparing detailed field reports and maintaining accurate inspection records
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate across field and project teams
• Knowledge of construction safety practices within active urban work zones
• Experience on New York City public works projects is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with NYCDDC standards, procedures, or inspection protocols is a plus

Compensation

$50-$60/hr. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, education, certifications, skills, and work location.

WHY CHOOSE US

• Competitive salary
• 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match
• Health, dental, life and vision insurance
• Flexible paid time off
• FSA/Transit benefits
• Bonus incentives
• Professional growth
• Potential profit‑sharing opportunities

About Techno

Around for 25 years, Techno Consult Engineering, PC (Techno) is a rapidly growing engineering and construction management firm shaping the future of infrastructure across the Northeast and Mid‑Atlantic. We deliver impactful water/wastewater, transportation, and public works projects for clients including NYCDDC, NYCDEP, and the Port Authority of NY & NJ. With offices in New York City, Princeton, Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, we combine technical expertise, a commitment to quality, and strong client partnerships to deliver innovative solutions and build resilient communities.

Techno Consult Engineering, PC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.