Senior Construction Inspector – Aviation & Rail Projects

Arcadis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Arcadis is the world’s leading design, engineering, and consultancy firm on major transportation projects in the tri-state area. We seek a Construction Inspector to oversee site safety, permit compliance, and contractor performance for Port Authority projects in New York and New Jersey.

The role requires extensive field inspection experience, ability to read complex plans, and readiness to work weekends or night shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience inspecting construction work varying in size and complexity.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Must obtain and maintain a SIDA badge and pass security checks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience preparing daily reports, inspection reports, and contract documentation.
• Experience reviewing contractor payment applications and documenting extra work.
• Ability to coordinate with contractors, Resident Engineers, and facility personnel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections, supervise construction activities, and ensure safety and permit compliance.
• Prepare daily narratives, inspection reports, time-and-material records, and unit price documentation.
• Identify potential extra work issues and notify the Resident Engineer/Assistant Resident Engineer.
• Prepare extra work estimates and supporting documentation.
• Review plans for constructability and provide comments.
• Review contractor payment requests and recommend reasonableness.
• Coordinate inspections at multiple work locations and with JFK Operations staff.
• Perform quality assurance inspections of completed work and verify safety compliance.

Skills

Construction inspection

Plan interpretation

SIDA clearance

Communication skills

Report writing

Contract documentation

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Arcadis is the world’s leading design, engineering, and consultancy firm on major transportation projects in the tri-state area. We seek a Construction Inspector to oversee site safety, permit compliance, and contractor performance for Port Authority projects in New York and New Jersey.

The role requires extensive field inspection experience, ability to read complex plans, and readiness to work weekends or night shifts as needed.