Transportation Construction Inspector

Erdman Anthony; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector for New York State Department of Transportation projects in Rochester, starting mid-March 2026. Responsibilities include overseeing contractor work, supervising other inspectors, and preparing daily reports. Candidates should have over 5 years of construction inspection experience and a valid driver's license. Join a team committed to building exceptional infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of construction inspection experience.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Experience in completing Daily Work Reports (DWR's).
• NICET II or III certification in construction inspection.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractors' work to ensure conformance to contract documents.
• Supervise work of other inspectors.
• Prepare daily work reports documenting completed work.
• Ensure procedures required by the Client are implemented.

Skills

Construction inspection

Documentation skills

Supervision

Problem-solving

Job description

An experienced NICET II or III certified Construction Inspector is needed for NYSDOT Region 4 on-going construction projects getting started in mid-march 2026. Under the direction and supervision of the NYSDOT Engineer-In-Charge, the Construction Inspector will oversee daily work operations of the contractor to ensure that the work is being completed in accordance with the contract documents. The Sr Inspector will also oversee the work of other inspectors on the project and assist the Engineer-In-Charge with administrative responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordination of the project. The candidate will be a proactive self-starter and a positive example to others on the job.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractors' work to ensure conformance to contract documents
• Supervise work of other inspectors
• Supervise other inspection team member(s) to verify that paving is properly inspected
• Verify inspection results are properly documented
• Assures all procedures required by the Client are implemented.
• Address field and design changes as necessary
• Prepare daily work reports documenting completed work for payment to contractor

Requirements

• A valid driver's license is required
• Must have a minimum of 5+ years of construction inspection experience
• Experience completing DWR's
• Provide a detailed resume highlighting your experience and a minimum of two client references

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Erdman Anthony is a nationally recognized, award-winning engineering consulting firm specializing in transportation engineering services, construction services, facilities engineering and design services, civil engineering services, and geospatial services.

Erdman Anthony welcomes talented, innovative, collaborative professionals who will help us develop exceptional infrastructure solutions for our clients, and contribute to a safe, healthier future.

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Erdman Anthony is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.