Lead Inspector - Roofing, Masonry & Civil

NYC School Construction Authority (SCA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 91,193 - 155,274; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription drug options

Dental & vision coverage

Pension plan (QPP)

401K/457/IRA options

Transit checks

Public Loan Forgiveness program

Competitive PTO

Job summary

NYC School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) is seeking a Managing Inspector (Roofing, Masonry, Civil, Architectural Unit) to lead code-mandated and owner-required inspections on school construction projects in New York City. You will supervise cross-disciplinary inspection teams, review complex QA issues, and ensure compliance with contract documents and codes.

The role requires substantial construction inspection experience, supervisory ability, and a preference for NYS P.E. or RA licensure.

Qualifications

• Six years of full‑time progressively responsible construction experience and/or performing inspections in civil, electrical, heating, plumbing and drainage; or quality assurance; and three years in an administrative or supervisory capacity in one of the technical areas specified above or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a valid NYS Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Registered Architect (R.A.) license strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recommends, develops, and implements policies and procedures for inspection and testing of roofing, masonry, civil, architectural, window, and door work on school construction projects.
• Develops and coordinates staff efforts to create, operate, and supervise record keeping systems that document and track inspections and testing activities.
• Establishes and maintains clear methodologies for updating Project Officers on code mandated and contractual inspection and testing requirements.
• Leads and oversees quality assurance and inspection teams conducting site visits at various stages of project development, ensuring work complies with contract documents, referenced standards, building codes, and industry best practices.
• Develops, delivers, and evaluates training programs for contractor quality control and proper inspection techniques for designated staff.
• Participates in defining tasks, performance standards, and evaluation criteria for inspection staff; provides ongoing performance feedback and coaching.
• Participates in establishing selection criteria for private Special Inspection firms; monitors and evaluates their performance to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Reviews initial submissions of contractors’ and Project Officers’ quality assurance plans and recommends revisions to strengthen quality and compliance.
• Formulates and recommends revisions to Construction Management procedures, incorporating input from relevant Authority personnel, for review and approval.
• Recommends new or enhanced policies, procedures, and work practices to improve operational efficiency, effectiveness, and consistency.
• Contributes to the development of handbooks, manuals, and standard operating procedures for use by staff within the assigned department/division.
• Assists in creating, analyzing, and presenting executive level reports and dashboards that summarize inspection, testing, and quality trends.
• Evaluates and revises forms, templates, and reports prepared by staff to simplify, standardize, and streamline documentation and reporting processes.
• Plans, assigns, monitors, and reviews the work of inspectors across various disciplines; provides input and recommendations regarding recruitment, hiring, promotion, reassignment, and discipline.

Education

Baccalaureate

Job description

NYC School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) is seeking a Managing Inspector (Roofing, Masonry, Civil, Architectural Unit) to lead code-mandated and owner-required inspections on school construction projects in New York City. You will supervise cross-disciplinary inspection teams, review complex QA issues, and ensure compliance with contract documents and codes.

The role requires substantial construction inspection experience, supervisory ability, and a preference for NYS P.E. or RA licensure.