Senior Inspector

AECOM; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Civil Highway Project Inspector to support highway-related Construction Management projects in Suffolk County. You will assist with field inspections, monitor construction activities, and help ensure all work complies with plans, specs, and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma with 10 years of related experience and US citizenship. This role offers hands-on field work, collaboration with contractors, and opportunities to contribute to critical

Qualifications

• High School Diploma plus 10 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• US Citizenship is required due to project scope.
• Highway/Bridge experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor conformance to quality, performance, specifications, and codes.
• Conduct daily field inspections of highway construction sites and maintain detailed inspection records.
• Participate in creating and resolving punch lists and tracking quality assurance progress.
• Verify that construction activities comply with project plans, specifications, and building codes.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and stakeholders to meet timelines and quality standards.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Identify potential issues or conflicts in the field and report to the project manager promptly.
• Document construction progress through reports, photographs, and other means.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations on the construction site.
• Attend project meetings and provide updates on inspection findings and progress.
• Assist in review and approval of material submittals and shop drawings.
• Performing or overseeing materials testing as needed to ensure quality.
• Maintain accurate project files, including daily reports, test results, and correspondence.
• Collaborate with design teams to address field issues and implement design changes.
• Participate in final inspections and project close-out activities.

Skills

Field inspections

Quality assurance

Safety compliance

Report writing

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

CEES/EBO software

MURK

NYSDOT procedures

Job description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

AECOM is seeking a Civil Highway Project Inspector to support highway-related Construction Management projects in Suffolk County. In this role, you will assist with field inspections, monitor construction activities, and help ensure all work is performed in accordance with project plans, specifications, and safety standards. This position offers the opportunity to work on impactful transportation projects while gaining valuable experience within a leading engineering and construction services team.

• Monitoring conformance to quality, performance, specifications, and code requirements by performing thorough inspection duties
• Conducting daily field inspections of highway construction sites and maintaining detailed inspection records
• Participating in creating and resolving punch lists and tracking quality assurance progress.
• Verifying that construction activities comply with project plans, specifications, and applicable building codes
• Coordinating with contractors, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure project timelines and quality standards are met
• Reviewing and interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Identifying potential issues or conflicts in the field and reporting them to the project manager in a timely manner
• Documenting construction progress through written reports, photographs, and other means as required
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and procedures on the construction site
• Attending project meetings and providing updates on inspection findings and construction progress
• Assisting in the review and approval of material submittals and shop drawings
• Performing or overseeing materials testing as needed to ensure quality standards are met
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date project files, including daily reports, test results, and correspondence
• Collaborating with design teams to address field issues and implement necessary design changes.
• Participating in final inspections and project close-out activities to ensure all work meets required standards

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma plus 10years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Due to the projects associated with this position a US Citizenship is required
• Highway/Bridge Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent written communications and presentation abilities.
• Microsoft Office, CEES and EBO software, as well as MURK, Federal Aid policies and procedures and the NYS LPM (formally PLAFAP) Manual
• Able to perform Office Engineer type functions in addition to necessary project Civil Field Inspection duties

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position

Relocation is not available for this position

• THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY SEPTEMBER 10th, 2026.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients' complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you'll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.