Landscape / Parks Construction Inspector

SRE Engineering D.P.C.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Five Boroughs SRE Engineering, D.P.C. is a certified M/WBE construction management firm with deep roots in New York City's public infrastructure.

We are seeking experienced Landscape and Parks Construction Inspectors to support active NYC Parks Department projects across all five boroughs. This is an opportunity to do meaningful work on high-visibility public-sector projects with a firm that invests in its people.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent field experience in landscape architecture, civil engineering, construction management or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of construction inspection experience, preferably on NYC Parks, DDC, or DOT projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication; proficient in field reporting and documentation.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred; SST card required for NYC projects.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, supervise, and control daily construction activities for site safety, permit compliance, and agency coordination.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure adherence to technical requirements, plans, and specifications.
• Conduct on-site measurements, quantity tracking, and field documentation throughout construction.
• Maintain accurate daily inspection reports, field logs, and progress records.
• Attend and participate in job-site and progress meetings with contractors and agency representatives.
• Enforce project safety protocols and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Report regularly to the Resident Engineer and Project Manager on construction status and issues.

Skills

Construction inspection

Technical reporting

Communication skills

Reading blueprints

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management

Equivalent field experience

Job description

Five Boroughs SRE Engineering, D.P.C. is a certified M/WBE construction management firm with deep roots in New York City's public infrastructure. We are currently seeking experienced Landscape and Parks Construction Inspectors to support active and upcoming NYC Parks Department projects across the five boroughs. This is an opportunity to do meaningful work on high-visibility public-sector projects with a firm that invests in its people.

Full-time

Field-based

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Essential Functions

• Inspect, supervise, and control daily construction activities for site safety, permit compliance, and agency coordination
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure adherence to technical requirements, plans, and specifications
• Conduct on-site measurements, quantity tracking, and field documentation throughout construction
• Maintain accurate daily inspection reports, field logs, and progress records
• Attend and participate in job-site and progress meetings with contractors and agency representatives
• Enforce project safety protocols and all applicable regulatory requirements
• Report regularly to the Resident Engineer and Project Manager on construction status and issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred; equivalent field experience considered
• Minimum 2–3 years of construction inspection experience, preferably on NYC Parks, DDC, or DOT projects
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract documents
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in field reporting and documentation
• OSHA 10 certification preferred; SST card required for NYC projects
• Reliable transportation required; valid driver's license preferred