Senior Construction Inspector

Senior Construction Inspector

Infrastructure Engineering Inc's (IEI) New York Office is looking for an experienced Senior Construction Inspector to join our team working with The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey at JFK Airport! We are a multi-disciplinary prime consulting firm that focuses on the delivery of design engineering, program management, construction engineering and inspection services. IEI cultivates various types of engineering projects from conception and planning through implementation. We're civil engineers - a diverse and experienced team excited by project challenges that tap into our passion for solving problems. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to build a company based on Integrity, Excellence, and Ingenuity!

Essential Duties/Functions and Responsibilities:

• Perform construction inspection activities throughout all phases of the project.
• Prepare daily narratives, special inspection reports, time-and-material records, and unit price documentation.
• Identify potential extra work issues and notify the Resident Engineer/Assistant Resident Engineer.
• Prepare extra work estimates and supporting documentation.
• Review plans for constructability and provide comments.
• Review contractor payment requests and recommend reasonableness.
• Coordinate inspections at multiple work locations.
• Perform quality assurance inspections of completed work.
• Verify compliance with safety requirements.
• Coordinate work activities, closures, and utility shutdowns with JFK Operations and Maintenance staff.
• Expected to work independently exercising judgment and initiative.
• Assumes responsibility of administering portions of the contract, which includes preparing change orders and pay requests.
• Responsible for overseeing the daily activities of the inspection personnel and seeing to it that they complete detailed and thorough daily activity reports, accepting or rejecting the contractor's work.
• Ensures construction materials are acquired from approved sources.
• Coordinates, inspects, reviews, and affirms results of tests on construction materials such as concrete, asphalt, aggregates, and soils.
• Maintains an awareness of safety and health requirements and assures compliance of applicable regulations and contract provisions for the protection of the public and construction project personnel.
• Ensures that the contractor applies to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and adheres to environmental and Waste Management requirements.
• Keeps the Resident Engineer informed of conditions which could result in contract change orders and/or delays and assists in proactively resolving these situations.
• Supervises/performs quality assurance inspections to achieve compliance with contract plan and specifications on all phases of treatment facility, highway and bridge construction.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge in industry Standards and Specifications
• Extensive knowledge of standards, specifications, physical characteristics and properties of roadway, structures, drainage and utility systems construction materials, and the approved methods and equipment used in making physical tests of construction materials.
• Skilled in detecting discrepancies in plans, materials, and construction methods and processes, and in implementing appropriate corrective action.
• Skilled in planning and scheduling inspection activities.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is desired
• Minimum of 10 years of experience inspecting construction work varying in size (projects ranging from $500K to $5M+) and complexity (multiple crews and crew sizes per shift).
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge, including passing all required security threat assessments, fingerprint-based criminal history records checks, and background investigations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience preparing daily reports, inspection reports, and contract documentation.
• Experience reviewing contractor payment applications and documenting extra work.
• Ability to coordinate with contractors, Resident Engineers, and facility personnel.
• Working knowledge of construction safety requirements.
• Possess a valid Driver's License.
• Willing to work weekends and night shifts when required.

Benefits and Perks:

• Highly Competitive Salary and Bonus Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Personal Paid Leave (Paid Time-Off)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability Program
• 401K Program with Employer Match
• Profit Sharing Opportunity
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Bonus Referral Program
• Employee Appreciation Programs
• Employer Sponsored Recognition Events
• IE University - Degree Seeking Programs and Certifications
• Professional Development and Training Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement/Conference and Training
• Philanthropic Outreach and Volunteer Opportunities
• Opportunity to share ideas and express your point of view
• You are welcome to be your authentic self

Working Conditions:

• IEI will provide a company vehicle for fieldwork with acceptable driver's record.
• Must be physically capable of walking and moving about on the construction sites, have good hand-eye coordination, and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions or in-progress construction hazards: fumes, toxic chemicals, risk of electric shock, and vibration. Often works around dust, asphalt, and concrete.
• Sometimes needs to put in extra hours, including weekends, to keep up with intense construction work at times and deal with unexpected situations and accidents.
• Spends some time working indoors to review blueprints and write reports.
• Usually works a standard 40-hour work week either daytime or nighttime.
• Usually works in outside weather conditions.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work outdoors in various weather conditions, possibly for an extended period of time, depending on the assignment type. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate. The noise level on the construction site is often loud and may require the use of hearing protection.
• Infrastructure Engineering, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and full inclusion for individuals with disabilities.