Senior Construction Inspector

M&J Engineering; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

M&J Engineering, D.P.C. seeks Senior Construction Inspectors to provide advanced field inspection, documentation, and quality oversight on NYSDOT/NYSTA highway and bridge projects, facilities and buildings, and/or railroad projects.

Locations available include Lower Hudson Valley, Capital District (Albany), or Syracuse Division (west side). Locations may vary; incumbent will mentor junior inspection staff and coordinate with Resident Engineer and project teams to ensure compliance with contract

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering Technology, or related field plus 4 years of experience.
• OR High School Diploma and NICET Level III or relevant trade license plus 6 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and verify construction work for compliance with plans, specs, shop drawings, NYSDOT/NYSTA standards, railroad requirements, and codes.
• Observe construction activities on highways, bridges, buildings, rail and transit projects.
• Monitor contractor compliance with environmental permits, work zone safety, railroad safety rules, OSHA requirements, and PPE protocols.
• Identify nonconforming work and coordinate corrective actions with contractor and Resident Engineer.
• Perform or witness materials testing and inspections; prepare daily reports and progress summaries.
• Maintain field documentation using AASHTOWare, COMPASS, ProjectWise, and SharePoint.

Skills

Field inspection

Documentation

Coordination

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering Technology, or related field

NICET Level III or relevant trade license (alternative to degree)

Tools

AASHTOWare

COMPASS

ProjectWise

SharePoint

Job description

Company Overview

M&J Engineering, D.P.C. is a quality provider of multi-discipline consulting services with over 300 employees, offering engineering, construction management, inspection, technology, and environmental services to a broad range of clients including federal, state, and local agencies.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

M&J bases its employment and personnel decisions on the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, with the intent to further the Company’s affirmative action commitment. M&J does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, employment status, veteran or military status, or any other category protected by law.

Job Summary

M&J is seeking Senior Construction Inspectors to provide advanced field inspection, documentation, and quality oversight on NYSDOT/NYSTA highway and bridge projects, facilities and buildings, and/or railroad projects. The role ensures construction activities comply with contract documents, applicable codes, agency standards, and safety requirements, while serving as a key technical resource to the Resident Engineer and mentoring junior inspection staff.

Locations available include Lower Hudson Valley, Capital District (Albany), or Syracuse Division (west side).

Inspection, Quality and Compliance

• Inspect and verify construction work for compliance with plans, specifications, shop drawings, NYSDOT and NYSTA standards, railroad requirements, and applicable codes
• Observe construction activities on highway and bridge, buildings and facilities, rail and transit projects
• Monitor contractor compliance with environmental permits, work zone safety, railroad safety rules, OSHA requirements, and PPE protocols
• Identify nonconforming work and coordinate corrective actions with the contractor and Resident Engineer

Testing, Measurement and Documentation

• Perform or witness required materials testing and special inspections
• Prepare daily inspection reports, photo documentation, and progress summaries
• Measure, calculate, and verify quantities for materials installed, delivered, or stored
• Maintain field documentation using electronic systems including AASHTOWare, COMPASS, ProjectWise, and SharePoint

Coordination and Technical Support

• Coordinate with the Resident Engineer, project engineers, contractors, NYSDOT and NYSTA staff, railroad representatives, municipalities, and other stakeholders
• Participate in project meetings, report field conditions, and track action items
• Assist with RFIs, field issue resolution, and support for change orders and extra work
• Provide technical input on constructability challenges and engineering issues

Mentorship and Leadership

• Provide guidance and oversight to junior inspectors and field staff
• Support the Resident Engineer with contract administration, documentation, and verification activities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering Technology, or related field and 4 years of experience
• OR High School Diploma and a NICET Level III or a relevant trade license and 6 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• NICET Level III or IV
• ACI, NETTCP, ATSSA certifications
• OSHA 10 Hour or 30 Hour certification

Benefits

To all full‑time employees we provide a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental and eye insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, and other employee‑owned benefits. Salary will depend on experience and credentials.