Lead Construction Inspector – Water & Wastewater Infra

SRE Engineering D.P.C.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Profit sharing

Training & development

Job summary

SRE Engineering, D.P.C. is hiring a Construction Inspector to support capital improvements at NYC DEP Wastewater Resource Recovery Facilities, located in Staten Island and the Rockaways.

The role involves field inspections of concrete, steel, piping and dock-related work, with emphasis on safety and compliance with drawings and specs. You will maintain daily reports, coordinate with engineers and operations staff, track materials, assist testing and commissioning, and uphold NYC DEP procedures

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of construction inspection experience on public infrastructure projects.
• Experience with NYC DEP, DDC, or comparable wastewater or heavy civil work.
• Working knowledge of NYC DEP standards, specifications, and reporting procedures.
• OSHA 30 (current) certification.
• Proficiency with daily reporting software (e-Builder preferred) and MS Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily field inspection of contractor work, including concrete, steel, mechanical, piping, and dock-related construction.
• Maintain detailed daily reports, photo logs, and quantity records per NYC DEP procedures.
• Monitor compliance with drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Coordinate with Resident Engineer, plant operations staff, and contractor field supervision.
• Track materials deliveries, verify certifications, and document non-conforming work.
• Support testing, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Enforce site safety requirements in coordination with the EHS Officer.

Skills

Construction inspection

Public infrastructure knowledge

Verbal/written communication

Safety enforcement

Site coordination

Education

OSHA 30 (current)

Tools

e-Builder

Microsoft Office

Job description

SRE Engineering, D.P.C. is hiring a Construction Inspector to support capital improvements at NYC DEP Wastewater Resource Recovery Facilities, located in Staten Island and the Rockaways.

The role involves field inspections of concrete, steel, piping and dock-related work, with emphasis on safety and compliance with drawings and specs. You will maintain daily reports, coordinate with engineers and operations staff, track materials, assist testing and commissioning, and uphold NYC DEP procedures