Senior Construction Inspector III – Roads & ITS

GAI Consultants Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health plan

Disability & life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

Creighton Manning, a GAI company, is seeking a Construction Inspector III to independently inspect and document complex project operations in field and office settings.

The role requires NICET Level III or equivalent, 5 years' highway inspection experience, and knowledge of NYSDOT standards. You will lead a small team and work on highway, roundabout, traffic signal, and bridge projects in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years direct involvement in highway construction inspection or related field.
• NICET Level III certification or approved equivalent.
• ABET/EAC accredited Civil Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Familiarity with NYSDOT specifications and procedures, including MURK reporting.
• Computer skills; Site Manager and APPIA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test highway construction projects, ensuring compliance with plans and standards.
• Interpret plans, specs, and standards across multiple areas (drainage, water, sewer, materials).
• Supervise a small team of inspection staff as part of the inspection team.
• Prepare reports and certify materials and contract compliance.

Skills

Roadway construction

Structure construction

Soil stabilization

Traffic signals

Lighting

ITS

Report writing

Material certification

Contract compliance

Plan compliance

Education

High School Diploma

NICET Level III certification

ABET/EAC Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Site Manager

APPIA software

Job description

Creighton Manning, a GAI company, is seeking a Construction Inspector III to independently inspect and document complex project operations in field and office settings.

The role requires NICET Level III or equivalent, 5 years' highway inspection experience, and knowledge of NYSDOT standards. You will lead a small team and work on highway, roundabout, traffic signal, and bridge projects in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.