Senior Inspector - Sidewalk Sheds & Scaffolds (Remote)

City of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York’s Department of Buildings seeks a Senior Inspector for Sidewalk Sheds and Scaffolds to lead highly technical inspections and supervise staff. You will review plans, enforce NYC construction codes, and coordinate field operations with other inspectors.

Remote work is possible up to two days per week under the Remote Work Pilot Program; some field travel may be required. Applicants must possess multiple pathways including construction trades experience or professional licenses as

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time experience in construction trades or related field.
• Possession of a professional engineer or architect license, or Site Safety Manager certification.
• Sixty credits towards a degree in civil engineering or related field from an accredited college.
• Apprentice program completion in a construction trade or building inspection.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director and Chief with daily operations.
• Schedule and monitor sidewalk shed and scaffold inspections.
• Attend meetings and conduct outreach to sidewalk shed and scaffold industry.
• Conduct field inspections, issue violations and stop-work orders as needed.
• Train subordinates and supervise inspectorial staff.
• Represent the Department at meetings with public and private entities.
• Review applications related to the field.

Skills

Construction inspections

Supervisory experience

Scheduling and coordination

Field inspections

Public safety compliance

Education

Sixty credits towards civil engineering or related field

Completion of an apprentice program in construction

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

City of New York’s Department of Buildings seeks a Senior Inspector for Sidewalk Sheds and Scaffolds to lead highly technical inspections and supervise staff. You will review plans, enforce NYC construction codes, and coordinate field operations with other inspectors.

Remote work is possible up to two days per week under the Remote Work Pilot Program; some field travel may be required. Applicants must possess multiple pathways including construction trades experience or professional licenses as