Transportation Construction Inspector II – Impact & Growth

GAI Consultants Inc.; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses

Health & wellness benefits

Flexible work practices

Job summary

Creighton Manning, a GAI Company, seeks a Construction Inspector II to support highway and bridge projects across New York. You will be in the field, documenting activities, inspecting earthwork, drainage, and pavements, and ensuring quality and safety.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of highway inspection experience, a high school diploma or higher, NICET II, and familiarity with Site Manager or APPIA. Growth, leadership, and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; related associate degree valued.
• NICET Level II certification required, or an approved equivalent.
• Familiarity with NYSDOT policy; Site Manager and/or APPIA a plus.
• Strong computer skills; ability to document field activity clearly and accurately.
• AC I, NETTCP soils and aggregates certifications or NYSDOT training a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as field presence on active projects, document daily activities and progress.
• Inspect earthwork, pavement, drainage, utilities and structural elements to ensure spec conformance.
• Verify field conditions and testing requirements for quality and compliance.
• Review work zone traffic control against plans and MUTCD standards.
• Prepare daily reports and maintain project records with accuracy.
• Flag issues early and communicate concerns to project teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communicator

Organized documentation

Field safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

Site Manager

APPIA

Job description

Creighton Manning, a GAI Company, seeks a Construction Inspector II to support highway and bridge projects across New York. You will be in the field, documenting activities, inspecting earthwork, drainage, and pavements, and ensuring quality and safety.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of highway inspection experience, a high school diploma or higher, NICET II, and familiarity with Site Manager or APPIA. Growth, leadership, and competitive benefits are offered.