Building Inspector

PACO Group•New Jersey, NJ

11d•$55 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

PACO Group is seeking an experienced Building Inspector to support the Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) AirTrain Replacement Program for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ). The role involves inspecting construction activities, verifying compliance with approved drawings and specifications, and supporting quality assurance throughout construction, installation, testing, and project closeout. The work focuses on vertical construction and building systems, including elevators, escalators, stairways, and mechanical and electrical systems. Experience on major transportation infrastructure projects—particularly PANYNJ, MTA, aviation facilities, rail transit stations, or other complex public-sector construction programs—is highly desirable. This is a field-based position at Newark Liberty International Airport. The inspector will work in active construction environments inside and outside facilities, access elevated or restricted areas as authorized, and coordinate with multiple construction disciplines. Work schedules may include occasional nights or weekends depending on project requirements. The good-faith compensation range is $55–$65 per hour, with the final rate based on experience, qualifications, certifications, technical expertise, and applicable client requirements. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. PACO Group will not provide employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Eligible employees may receive the benefits listed in the posting.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of relevant building construction inspection experience.
Demonstrated inspection experience involving vertical construction and building systems, including structural, mechanical, and electrical components.
Working knowledge of elevators, escalators, stairs, and related vertical transportation systems.
Ability to interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, building codes, and inspection requirements.
Experience coordinating with contractors and documenting construction quality and deficiencies.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification required, or ability to obtain it before start.
Valid driver's license where required for project duties.
Ability to obtain and maintain applicable PANYNJ site-access credentials and airport security clearances.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience on PANYNJ, MTA, NJ TRANSIT, airport, rail transit, or other major public infrastructure projects.
NICET II or higher certification in a relevant construction inspection discipline.
ICC Commercial Building Inspector certification or other applicable ICC inspection credentials.
QEI (Qualified Elevator Inspector) certification, particularly for candidates performing specialized elevator and escalator inspections.
Familiarity with ASME A17.1/CSA B44, ASME A17.2, applicable ICC building codes, NFPA standards, and accessibility requirements.
Experience with construction quality assurance, punch-list management, systems testing, and commissioning.
Familiarity with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, or comparable construction documentation platforms.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
A high school diploma or GED combined with at least 10 years of directly relevant, progressively responsible building construction inspection experience may substitute for a college degree, provided the candidate demonstrates the required technical competencies.
Relevant apprenticeship, trade school, or journeyman-level training in building construction, electrical, mechanical, or elevator/escalator systems may also be considered.

Responsibilities

Perform field inspections of vertical construction, including structural components, stairways, elevators, escalators, platforms, concourses, and station facilities.
Inspect building mechanical, electrical, and associated systems for compliance with approved plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
Monitor installation, testing, commissioning, and acceptance activities for elevators, escalators, and other vertical transportation systems.
Review construction drawings, shop drawings, specifications, inspection reports, and relevant technical submittals.
Identify deficiencies, document nonconforming work, and monitor corrective actions through resolution.
Coordinate with contractors, engineers, construction managers, safety personnel, and other project stakeholders.
Prepare daily inspection reports, photographic documentation, punch lists, and quality assurance records.
Verify compliance with applicable building codes, PANYNJ standards, project specifications, and established safety requirements.