Construction Inspector (Observer)

Remington & Vernick Engineers; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Support for professional development

Job summary

Remington & Vernick Engineers is seeking a Construction Inspector to ensure work meets local and national codes, ordinances, and contract specs. Ideal candidates have 5–8 years of observation experience with municipal projects, including water, sewer, and roadway construction.

The role involves on-site observations, preparation of daily reports, and participation in progress meetings, with long hours during regular business hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in roadway construction and/or pavement restoration inspections.
• Strong communication skills with the public and team members.
• Ability to read construction plans and shop drawings.
• Self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented.
• Good conflict resolution and documentation skills.
• Ability to prepare daily reports using a tablet.

Responsibilities

• Act as Resident Project Representative and liaise with Contractor and Engineer.
• Attend pre-construction and weekly progress meetings.
• Perform on-site observations to ensure work meets contract documents.
• Maintain project records and daily quantity logs.
• Provide daily reports including labor and equipment used.

Skills

Roadway construction

Communication

Reading plans

Attention to detail

Conflict resolution

Tablet reporting

Education

High School diploma

Associate’s degree in construction management

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Remington & Vernick Engineers is seeking a Construction inspector ensure that construction meets local and national building codes and ordinances, zoning regulations, and contract specifications. The ideal candidate for this position will have 5-8 years of Construction Observation experience. They will provide construction observation for municipalities, including water supply and distribution systems, sanitary sewer collection and treatment systems, storm sewer systems, and roadway construction.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Act in the capacity of Resident Project Representative to assist Engineer in providing extensive observation of construction project and serve as Engineer’s liaison with Contractor.
• Attend pre-construction & weekly job progress meetings.
• Conduct on-site observations of the work in progress to assist Engineer in determining if the work is proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents, both alone and/or as part of a team.
• Provide and maintain all records related to the project in question including daily quantities.
• Keep a diary or logbook of all observations and daily activities for ongoing work and provide Engineer with daily reports to include all labor trades and equipment supplied by Contractor.
• Review applications for payment with Contractor and confer with Engineer on recommendations for progress payments.
• Prepare a final punch list at substantial completion and perform final project review for project closeout.
• Construction and building inspectors examine worksites, both alone and as part of a team. Some inspectors climb ladders or crawl in tight spaces. Most work full time during regular business hours.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Applicants must have demonstrated experience in roadway construction and/or pavement restoration, drainage/storm sewer and/or water/wastewater, public sidewalk including ADA accessible curb ramps inspections. Contract administration experience a plus.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work with others and the public
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and shop drawings
• Self-motivated, organized, focused, with strong attention to detail
• Possess good conflict resolution skills
• Basic computer skills and be able to prepare daily reports using a tablet

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two-year technical or associate’s degree in construction management

Certifications/Licenses Required

• Valid Driver’s License
• NICET Certification or other related site civil construction and inspection certifications are a plus

The employee may also be required to accrue and/ or renew the following certifications at the discretion of the Regional Manager after the date of hire

• OSHA Certification 10/30
• NICET Certification I, II, III
• ACI - Field Technician Certification
• New Jersey Society of Asphalt Technicians - Field Testing
• NJDOT - Traffic Control Coordinator
• Work Zone Safety
• Confined Space Training

The annual base salary range for this full-time position in the United States is $55,000 - $82,500. This range represents a good faith estimate and is based on factors such as the role, level, and geographic location. The range shown reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for this position across all U.S. locations.
Within this range, individual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors including skills, experience, education, and training.
In addition to base salary, Remington & Vernick Engineers offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents
• Supplemental bonding leave for non-birthing parents in states that do not offer a paid family leave program
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support for professional development and credentialing

This position is subject to a background check, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws. Employment is also contingent upon verification of eligibility to work in the United States.

At Remington & Vernick Engineers, our compensation and benefits philosophy reflects our core values - Drive, Integrity, Initiative, Respect, and Service. We celebrate achievement, encourage personal and professional growth, and believe that enjoying your work and building strong relationships with your team and clients are key to long-term success. We foster a high-performance environment that thrives on camaraderie, collaboration, and shared wins.