Construction Inspector — Remote 1 Day/Week

The Port Authority of NY & NJ; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is seeking a Construction Inspector assigned to the Staten Island Bridges Facility. You will verify compliance with contract documents across civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical elements while coordinating with facility staff and stakeholders to minimize disruption and keep projects moving.

The role requires a Bachelor degree in engineering or architecture, 4+ years in construction, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college or university.
• Four or more years of experience as an Engineer with principal construction experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must complete fingerprinting and pass a high-level background check to obtain TWIC, SWAC or SIDA ID.

Responsibilities

• Write and file daily field inspection reports to track contract work and extra work.
• Review construction drawings and contract documents proficiently.
• Make field visits and perform inspections to ensure contractor compliance.
• Identify extra work and prepare estimates for change orders and lump sum conversions.
• Assist with review of monthly contractor invoices and payment applications.
• Coordinate inspections with Materials Unit and other Engineering divisions.
• Attend construction progress meetings and record minutes; write memos as directed.
• Ensure contractor compliance with approved submittals, SARs and RFIs.

Skills

4+ years construction experience

Valid driver’s license

TWIC/SIDA background check ability

MS Office proficiency

Trimble (E-Builder) proficiency

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Tools

MS Office Suite

Trimble (E-Builder)

Job description

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is seeking a Construction Inspector assigned to the Staten Island Bridges Facility. You will verify compliance with contract documents across civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical elements while coordinating with facility staff and stakeholders to minimize disruption and keep projects moving.

The role requires a Bachelor degree in engineering or architecture, 4+ years in construction, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain