Construction Special Inspector

CME Associates, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 65,904,384 - 91,693,056; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CME Associates is seeking a Construction Special Inspector to perform essential inspections and material testing on high-profile projects in the Greater Rochester area. Join a team focused on quality and safety across soils, concrete, and geotechnical testing.

Ideal candidates hold an HS Diploma, with Civil Engineering or Geology degrees preferred, and ICC/ACI certifications. This full-time role requires commuting to sites and maintaining accurate field documentation.

Qualifications

• Read construction drawings and specifications accurately.
• Maintain effective communication with project managers and stakeholders.
• Prepare field data records and reports daily.
• Complete continuous education for ACI/ICC certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests and inspections for soils, concrete, asphalt, reinforced concrete, masonry, and related systems.
• Interpret test results and report findings clearly and concisely.
• Record and report test results; ensure compliance with established standards.
• Communicate regularly with project managers and field staff.
• Prepare for and complete continuing education for ACI and ICC certifications.

Skills

Reading drawings

Clear communication

Proactive progress reporting

Education

HS Diploma

Civil Engineering / Technology degree (ideal)

ICC Certification (reinf. concrete / soils / masonry / etc.)

ACI Grade 1 or EIT Certificate

Job description

Company Overview

CME Associates, Inc. (CME) is an engineering technology firm providing comprehensive Construction Materials Evaluation and Technical Support Services. Our experts specialize in geotechnical engineering, construction materials evaluation, special inspections, geological sciences, subsurface exploration, and investigative engineering.

Summary

Join our team as a Construction Special Inspector, providing essential inspections and material testing on high-profile commercial projects throughout the Greater Rochester, NY area. Help ensure compliance on some of the regions most exciting construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests and inspections for soils, concrete, asphalt, reinforced concrete, masonry, welding & bolting, fireproofing & firestopping, geotechnical investigations, and more.
• Read construction drawings and specifications and correctly interpret test results.
• Complete assignment accurately and in accordance with appropriate established standards.
• Record and report test results in a clear, concise manner.
• Communicate regularly with project managers.
• Complete field data records and associated reports daily.
• Prepare for and complete continuing education for certifications through the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and International Code Council (ICC).

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required.
• Degree in Civil Engineering / Technology, Geology, or related is ideal, although necessary.
• Must possess at least one International Code Council (ICC) Certification for one of the following Special Inspector Categories: reinforced concrete, soils, masonry, spray applied fireproofing, steel & bolt or steel & weld, or American Concrete Institute (ACI) Grade 1, or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate through a State Board.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with managers, teammates, and clients, through clear communications and proactive progress reporting.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Compensation: $23 - 32 / hour

Benefits

CME offers competitive wages and benefits such as: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Health Savings Account, Supplemental Insurance Products, and Paid Time Off (including Holiday, Vacation, Sick and Personal) for full time employees.

This is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws. CME Associates, Inc. is an affirmative action employer. A New York State Certified Woman Owned Business Enterprise (WBE).