Senior Construction Inspector

Mace; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace is seeking an inspector/QA professional for the Gateway Development Program in New York, including the Hudson Tunnel Project. You will perform regular inspections, monitor contractor performance, and document quality activities across a major infrastructure program.

Preferred candidates hold a civil engineering–related degree with 3+ years of experience, including regulated, federally funded projects. Hybrid/field-friendly roles may apply as part of the NY project team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in inspection, quality assurance, or construction management on large-scale infrastructure or transportation projects.
• Experience with federally funded projects and regulatory compliance is preferred.
• Knowledge of heavy civil construction methods, inspection procedures, and quality assurance processes.
• Experience in shaft construction and tunneling operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections of construction activities, materials, and workmanship to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, and standards.
• Monitor contractor performance and report deviations or non-conformances.
• Review daily inspection reports and safety/quality checklists for accuracy.
• Support implementation of the project’s Quality Management Plan and procedures.
• Maintain records of testing, inspection, acceptance, and punch list items.
• Document nonconforming work and verify corrective actions.
• Coordinate materials testing including off-site lab testing.
• Ensure materials meet specified standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit inspection reports (daily, monthly, quarterly).
• Communicate findings to resident engineers, contractors, and project management.
• Participate in meetings and technical briefings related to inspection and quality assurance.

Skills

Site inspections

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Field work

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our consult business we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project deliveryconsultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Mace, as part of MPA delivery partner joint venture of Mace-Parsons-Arcadis, have been selected as the Gateway Development Commissions partners of choice to support the GDC across the Gateway Program in New York, inclusive of the Hudson Tunnel Project.

The busiest rail connection between New York, New Jersey, and the Northeast Corridor, the Hudson Tunnel Project will improve capacity, reliability, and resiliency of commuter and intercity rail transit serving 800,000 daily passengers from Washington, D.C. to New York and New England. A milestone project supported by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the project is slated to receive nearly $12 billion in federal funding, the largest investment in a mass transit project in modern history.

Our Values Shape The Way We Consult, And Define The People We Want To Join Us On Our Journey, They Are

• Safety First - Going Home Safe and Well.
• Client Focus - Deliver on Our Promise.
• Integrity - Always Do the Right Thing.
• Create Opportunity - For Our People to Excel.

You’ll Be Responsible For

• Conduct regular inspections of construction activities, materials, and workmanship to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, and standards.
• Monitor contractor performance and report any deviations or non-conformances.
• Review daily inspection reports, safety and quality checklists, time and material certifications. and verify their accuracy and completeness.
• Support the implementation of the project’s Quality Management Plan and related procedures.
• Review and maintain systematic records of all testing, inspection, acceptance activities, and outstanding punch list items.
• Document nonconforming work, verify completion of corrective actions, and monitor resolution of quality issues.
• Coordinate and monitor materials testing required under project contracts, including off-site lab testing performed by independent testing organizations.
• Ensure all materials used in construction meet specified standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and submit inspection reports, including daily, monthly, and quarterly summaries as required.
• Communicate findings, issues, and recommendations to resident engineers, contractors, and project management.
• Participate in meetings and technical briefings related to inspection and quality assurance.

You’ll Need To Have

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in inspection, quality assurance, or construction management on large-scale infrastructure or transportation projects.
• Experience with federally funded projects and regulatory compliance is preferred.
• Knowledge of heavy civil construction methods, inspection procedures, and quality assurance processes.
• Experience in shaft construction and tunneling operations a plus.
• Familiarity with document control, materials testing, and quality management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic project management software.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with engineers, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Willingness to work in the field and adapt to changing project needs, including night and weekend shifts as required.

Note: The estimated starting salary for this position is $150k. Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills and qualifications.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organization.

We are also open to discussing part time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable with-in the role.