Precast Concrete Inspector

aeis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health, Dental & Vision

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Professional development

Employee referrals

Parking & transit

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts

Job summary

AEIS Metallurgy Lab is seeking a Precast Inspector with PCI Level 1/2 Certification for a field-based role in the Upstate New York/NJ-NY metro area for a minimum 1.5-year assignment. You will document daily field reports and monitor contract document compliance on active construction sites.

The position requires 3–5 years of precast/concrete inspection experience, strong English communication, and the ability to read engineering plans.

Qualifications

• PCI Level 1 or 2 Certification required.
• 3–5 years of precast/concrete inspection experience.
• Strong oral and written communication in English.
• Ability to read maps and interpret engineering/construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Write daily field reports documenting work performed by contractors and noting compliance or non‑compliance with contract documents.
• Provide daily phone updates to the Department Manager regarding project progress.

Skills

Communication

Reading maps & plans

Job description

Location: NJ / NY Metro Area (Field-Based)

AEIS Metallurgy Lab – South Plainfield, NJ

Why Join AEIS?

At AEIS, we do more than inspect — we build confidence in the world around us. Our work supports infrastructure, innovation, and the future of our communities. We value craftsmanship, teamwork, and continuous improvement, and we invest in the people who share those values.

Here, your career is a path — not a position. AEIS professionals grow into QA Leads, Technical Specialists, and Project Leaders who shape the future of construction quality.

Training & Growth That Matters

AEIS operates a full in‑house NDT & Technical Training Program covering MT, UT, Hardness testing, and more. Whether you’re building new skills or enhancing your expertise, you’ll find hands‑on support, mentorship, and real career mobility.

Position Overview — Precast Inspector

We are seeking a Precast Inspector with PCI Level 1/ 2 Certification for a position located in Upstate New York for a minimum duration of 1.5 years.

What You’ll Do

• Write daily field reports documenting work performed by contractors and noting compliance or non‑compliance with contract documents.
• Provide daily phone updates to the Department Manager regarding project progress.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

As a Precast Inspector at AEIS, you will work on active construction sites and possibly in soils/concrete testing laboratories. This role involves exposure to outdoor weather conditions and physically demanding environments. AEIS will provide all necessary equipment and training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires prolonged standing and repetitive physical activity. Candidates must be able to:

• Use hands to handle, finger, or feel objects and equipment.
• Reach, climb, balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel, and sit.
• Maintain close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision, with the ability to focus effectively.
• Drive long distances, potentially hundreds of miles per day.

Lifting Requirements

• Regularly lift, move, or shake up to 40 lbs.
• Frequently lift and/or move 60–80 lbs.
• Occasionally move more than 100 lbs., such as a loaded wheelbarrow of concrete samples.

What We're Looking For

Must Haves

• PCI Level 1 or 2 Certification required.
• 3–5 years of experience in precast/concrete inspection or related work.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to read maps, follow directions, and interpret engineering and construction plans.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company contribution
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Family Leave
• Professional development & certification support
• Employee referral bonuses
• Parking and transit benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company sponsored discounts (Verizon)
• Cross‑training & internal mentorship opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

AEIS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with respect to any term, condition or privilege of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Employment Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.