Inspector

Mace; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Competitive salary

Inclusive employer

Job summary

Mace is recruiting an Infrastructure Inspector for its Gateway Program in New York. The role focuses on quality assurance, inspection of construction activities, material testing, and ensuring compliance with plans, specs, and standards.

You will monitor contractor performance, document nonconformances, coordinate testing, and prepare daily to quarterly reports. Hybrid work options are available in New York.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in inspection/quality assurance on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience with federally funded projects is preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office and reporting.
• Familiarity with quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections of construction activities, materials, and workmanship to verify compliance with plans, specs, and standards.
• Monitor contractor performance and report deviations or non-conformances.
• Review daily inspection reports and safety/quality checklists for accuracy and completeness.
• Support implementation of the project’s Quality Management Plan and procedures.
• Review and maintain records of testing, inspection, acceptance activities, and punch lists.
• Document nonconforming work and verify corrective actions.
• Coordinate materials testing including off-site lab testing by independent labs.
• Ensure materials meet specified standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit inspection reports (daily, monthly, quarterly).
• Communicate findings and recommendations to resident engineers and project management.
• Participate in meetings and technical briefings on inspection and QA.

Skills

Report writing

Quality assurance

Construction management

Microsoft Office

Inspection procedures

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Tools

Project management software

Document control systems

Job description

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

The Project

Mace, as part of MPA delivery partner joint venture of Mace-Parsons-Arcadis, have been selected as the Gateway Development Commissions partners of choice to support the GDC across the Gateway Program in New York, inclusive of the Hudson Tunnel Project.

The busiest rail connection between New York, New Jersey, and the Northeast Corridor, the Hudson Tunnel Project will improve capacity, reliability, and resiliency of commuter and intercity rail transit serving 800,000 daily passengers from Washington, D.C. to New York and New England. A milestone project supported by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the project is slated to receive nearly $12 billion in federal funding, the largest investment in a mass transit project in modern history.

Our Values Shape The Way We Consult, And Define The People We Want To Join Us On Our Journey, They Are

• Safety First - Going Home Safe and Well.
• Client Focus - Deliver on Our Promise.
• Integrity - Always Do the Right Thing.
• Create Opportunity - For Our People to Excel.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Conduct regular inspections of construction activities, materials, and workmanship to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, and standards.
• Monitor contractor performance and report any deviations or non-conformances.
• Review daily inspection reports, safety and quality checklists, time and material certifications. and verify their accuracy and completeness.
• Support the implementation of the project’s Quality Management Plan and related procedures.
• Review and maintain systematic records of all testing, inspection, acceptance activities, and outstanding punch list items.
• Document nonconforming work, verify completion of corrective actions, and monitor resolution of quality issues.
• Coordinate and monitor materials testing required under project contracts, including off-site lab testing performed by independent testing organizations.
• Ensure all materials used in construction meet specified standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit inspection reports, including daily, monthly, and quarterly summaries as required.
• Communicate findings, issues, and recommendations to resident engineers, contractors, and project management.
• Participate in meetings and technical briefings related to inspection and quality assurance.

You’ll Need To Have

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in inspection, quality assurance, or construction management on large-scale infrastructure or transportation projects.
• Experience with federally funded projects and regulatory compliance is preferred.
• Familiarity with document control, materials testing, and quality management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic project management software.
• Clear and concise report writing.
• Knowledge of heavy civil construction methods, inspection procedures, and quality assurance processes. Experience in shaft construction and tunneling operations a plus.

Note

The estimated starting salary for this position is $150k. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.