Senior Construction QA Inspector - Infrastructure & Tunneling

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

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.