Field Inspector, Construction Compliance & Safety

CES Consultants; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,145 - 88,166; Full time

Job summary

CES Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Inspector to perform daily on-site field inspections for NYC Department of Design and Construction pedestrian ramp projects.

The role requires ensuring contractor work aligns with plans and safety standards, and maintaining detailed inspection reports. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil preferred) or NICET Level II certification with at least five years of construction inspection experience on relevant projects, and familiarity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or NICET Level II certification in Highway Construction Inspection.
• Minimum of 5 years of construction inspection experience on NYCDDC pedestrian ramp projects.
• Familiarity with NYCDOT, NYSDOT, NYCDEP specifications; MUTCD and AASHTO standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily on-site inspections of construction activities to ensure adherence to the project schedule, plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Prepare and maintain daily construction inspection reports documenting work performed, contractor labor and equipment, quantity of material received and verified, observed issues, and contractor activities.
• Ensure materials, methods, and workmanship meet NYCDDC, NYCDOT, and NYCDEP standards.
• Participate in coordination meetings and represent the inspection team as required.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents.
• Identify unsafe conditions, code violations, and site hazards; ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Document and report field issues or deviations from plans and communicate inspection findings to the Resident Engineer.
• Monitor and enforce site safety requirements, including compliance with OSHA regulations and NYCDDC safety protocols.
• Assist with quantity tracking, payment verification, and progress reporting.
• Perform material sampling and testing to verify quality and adherence to project requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil preferred)

NICET Level II certification in Highway Construction Inspection

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

CES Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Inspector to perform daily on-site field inspections for NYC Department of Design and Construction pedestrian ramp projects.

The role requires ensuring contractor work aligns with plans and safety standards, and maintaining detailed inspection reports. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil preferred) or NICET Level II certification with at least five years of construction inspection experience on relevant projects, and familiarity