Landscape Construction Inspector

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company focused on sustainable design and consultancy solutions as a Landscape Construction Inspector. You'll work on improving NYC's green infrastructure, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety and technical standards. This role requires strong communication skills and a background in forestry or related fields. You'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact on the urban environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellbeing Benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field with 1 year experience in tree services.
• Skills in Microsoft 365 Suite, especially Excel and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections and supervise construction activities.
• Monitor contractors' performance and ensure compliance with technical requirements.

Skills

Communication

Tree Biology

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Forestry

Master of Science in Horticulture

Associate Degree in Arboriculture

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft SharePoint

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

Do you enjoy working outdoors? Do you enjoy work that benefits the community by making the world a greener place? Join our dynamic team of Arborists, Construction Management Professionals and Engineers as we work together to improve the green infrastructure of NYC!

Arcadis is seeking to hire multipleLandscape Construction Inspectorsto join our team to work on projects for NYC Parks within the five boroughs of NYC. This position will work full-time, with intermittent opportunities for overtime.

This position will utilize your technical knowledge and experience to help guide the City’s tree preservation and street tree planting programs. As you grow with Arcadis, you will become involved with other NYC Parks’ programs, and with other City agencies, all with a focus on the City’s urban forest and other natural systems such as the Staten Island Bluebelt and park restoration projects.

Role accountabilities:

As a Landscape Construction Inspector, you will conduct daily inspections, supervise, and control construction activities to ensure the overall safety of the site, compliance with permit conditions, and coordination with other city agencies is being maintained. You will closely monitor and supervise the performance of the contractors to ensure they adhere to technical requirements and maintain a high level of responsiveness and effectiveness.Construction work includes but is not limited to excavation, tree planting, stump and tree removals, concrete restorations, and saw cutting operations.

In addition, you will be responsible for conducting on-site measurements, tracking quantities, and performing design work before and during the construction process. These tasks will help you accurately assess the progress and quality of the project.

You will regularly report to the resident engineer, project lead, and professional engineer (PE) overseeing the programs to keep them informed. This will ensure effective communication and decision-making throughout projects.

You will be required to maintain daily, weekly, and expert tracking records, as well as responsible for verifying quantities and line items in the field with contractors and clients. Holding and attending field meetings with both the contractor and owner to discuss progress, schedules, and work remaining will be imperative to ensuring work progress proceeds in a timely manner. You will need to function as an ambassador for the city's urban forest resources during interactions with the city's residents and landowners, and will administer all health and safety (H&S) procedures as necessary.

This role directly relates to construction and maintenance activities of and around NYC Street and Park Trees. Participation in a green infrastructure mentorship program is required where you will gain valuable knowledge and skills related to environmentally friendly construction practices, allowing you to contribute to sustainable and eco-conscious initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, or related plant science field, and one (1) year of full-time professional experience in tree protection, pruning, installation and establishment, or other services that directly relate to the work of the contract
• Or; Associate degree in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, or related plant science field; or construction project management and/or engineering, and two (2) years of full-time professional experience in tree protection, pruning, installation and establishment, or other construction services that directly relate to the work of the Program.
• Or;Master of Science degree in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, or related plant science field, and six (6) months of full-time professional experience in tree protection, pruning, installation and establishment, or other services that directly relate to the work of the program.
• Or;three (3) years of full-time professional experience in tree protection, pruning, installation and establishment, or other services that directly relate to the work of the Program.
• Skills in Microsoft 365 Suite, especially Microsoft Excel and Microsoft SharePoint.

Key Skills / Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written and ability to work both independently and within a diverse team representing Arcadis and/or our client Agencies in interactions with the client, local agencies, and the community.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of tree biology, tree establishment, and general landscape construction work.
• Proficient at reading and understanding design plans, specifications, and shop drawing submittals.
• Keen attention to detail and strong work ethic.
• Ability to be mentored and understand green infrastructure in NYC.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ISA Certified Arborist
• ISA TRAQ
• Capital Contract Supervision Oversight
• Construction/Restoration Oversight
• OSHA 10 Certification

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.The salary range for this position is $26.45 - $34.50 / hr. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

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