Construction Inspector NICET III / IV

MP Engineers + Architects; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional engineering firm in Princeton, New Jersey, is seeking a construction inspector to oversee highway projects in southern New Jersey. The role involves inspecting contractor work, preparing daily reports, and ensuring compliance with traffic specifications. Candidates should have three years of relevant experience and NICET III or IV certification. This position demands attention to detail and strong communication skills while working closely with the Resident Engineer.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in highway project inspections.
• NICET III / IV certification or 3+ years of NJDOT inspections.
• General skills in preparing daily inspection reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine construction inspection of work on State Highways.
• Prepare daily reports based on the Contractor's work.
• Ensure accurate measurement and reporting of daily work quantities.
• Monitor traffic flow impacted work according to specifications.

Skills

Highway project inspections

Preparation of daily reports

Traffic control knowledge

Drainage restoration

Site Manager document control

Job description

Overview

Job Summary: We are looking for a highly motivated, well organized, self-starter, and a team player who can work as a construction inspector on southern New Jersey highway projects. The inspector will be responsible for inspecting and recording daily construction activities performed by the Contractor and is required to report daily in the designated field office of the project. He/she will be reporting to the Resident Engineer (RE) of the project designated by the NJDOT.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine construction inspection of the work performed by the Contractor at various locations on State Highways.
• Preparing daily reports based on the work completed at the end of the day by the Contractor and submitting the same to the RE.
• Ensure the daily quantity of the work performed is measured and reported accurately.
• Ensure that any work impacting the traffic flow is performed following specified lane/shoulder closures as shown in Traffic Control Plans meeting the general specifications.

Qualifications / Experience

• Three years’ experience in highway project inspections.
• NICET III / IV certification or 3+ Years of NJDOT Inspections.
• General skills in preparing daily inspection reports.
• Preference given to drainage restoration experience and use of a video recording piping and cleanouts.
• Knowledge of Site Manager document control system.