Chief Construction Inspector - CONST Paving

ConEdison•New York, NY

2d•$90,000 - $142,500

About The Position

The Chief Construction Inspector plans, manages, executes, directs, and/or supervises company inspectors, company contractors, and municipal, transit authority, or private contractors performing construction projects at company facilities, generating stations, substations, and within the franchised area, including public roadways, highways, and bridges. The role ensures work complies with applicable company specifications, standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements, protects and maintains company facilities during construction, and ensures projects are completed within schedule and budget. The position provides oversight and leadership across multiple construction job sites, with possible reassignment to alternate locations based on business needs. It does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan. The role also responds to construction incidents and company-wide events, administers contractor performance and contract changes, tracks project costs and schedules, and maintains project documentation. The selected candidate will have a System Emergency Assignment and is expected to work outside regular business hours during emergencies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant construction experience, or associate's degree and 4 years of relevant construction experience, or high school diploma/GED and 5 years of relevant construction experience.
Strong interpersonal, communication, written, and presentation skills.
Fundamental background in construction or project management and knowledge of electrical, mechanical, civil, chemical, construction, or operations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, and Oracle.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Take personal responsibility for actions.
Competence using AutoCAD to generate drawings and ability to interpret basic information on drawings.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and effective negotiation skills.
Ability to coach effectively and deliver constructive feedback.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
Ability to work within tight timeframes and meet strict deadlines; demonstrated time management and priority-setting skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Driver's license.
Maintain NY State Project Monitor Certification, respirator and asbestos qualifications, gas operator qualification, and work permit certifications as required by job functions.
Accept a System Emergency Assignment and respond to system emergencies, including working non-business hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Work at field locations in all weather conditions and in environments involving heat, noise, confined spaces, high elevations, high voltage, or other high-energy systems.
Climb ladders and stairs; work on elevated platforms, scaffolds, catwalks, roofs, or equipment; enter underground vaults through manholes; and climb in and out of manholes and excavations.
Walk, stand, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach.
Travel to company locations for storm restoration and heat contingencies.
Wear necessary personal protective equipment, including fire-retardant clothing and a safety harness.
Work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends, and holidays.
Work with equipment with a manufacturer weight rating of 350 pounds.
Use a personal vehicle and transport, store, and secure company laptop computers and other job-related equipment in the vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Architecture, with 2 years of relevant construction experience.
Knowledge of ProjectWise, AutoCAD, MicroStation, Microsoft Project, Primavera, MAXIMO, and/or Oracle Work Management System.
Knowledge of DOT codes and permit requirements.
Knowledge of contract administration procedures, inspection, and cost control.

Responsibilities

Conduct field inspections at multiple locations to ensure company facilities are protected, supported, and maintained in accordance with engineering designs, specifications, procedures, and codes.
Ensure Code 753 requirements are implemented on every applicable job.
When applicable, conduct Job Briefings, Job Site Safety Exchanges (JSSE), Safety Stand-downs, and relevant OJTs with CE field personnel or contractors.
Ensure contractor means and methods conform to the contractor’s HASP and local, state, and federal regulations; ensure work complies with applicable NYC permits and guidelines and minimizes quality-of-life impacts on the community.
Respond and act as incident commander when required for construction-related damage, environmental, or safety incidents.
Respond to company-wide events, including storm emergencies, heat alerts, system outages, and feeder patrols.
Respond to contractor damages and prepare damage investigation reports as required.
Report CE contractor performance through the contractor oversight system (COS), report contractor incidents through Infraction Reports and Action Lines, and ensure corrective-action-plan closeout.
Process contract changes in accordance with the Construction Administration Manual (CAM) and Interference Control Manual (ICM); process change documents and review and approve timesheets, unit quantities, and invoices.
Analyze, monitor, track, and accrue project costs and incorporate cost information into the current working estimate (CWE); develop Request for Authorization (RAP) and Capital Appropriation packages when necessary.
Maintain project files, including daily contractor activity logs, updated schedules and contract drawings, submittals/RFIs, and sign-in sheets.
Maintain project schedules and coordinate with engineering, estimating, purchasing, work management, electric/gas/steam operations, and other groups to resolve technical, field, or contract issues.
Perform night, overtime, and weekend supervisory duties as required.
Maintain professional, effective, timely, and consistent communication with field inspectors, project specialists, managers, company personnel, and external agency personnel.
Communicate and enforce operational and procedural changes among peers and direct reports when required.
Maintain a driver's license and applicable NY State Project Monitor, respirator, asbestos, gas operator, and work permit qualifications and certifications as required by job functions.
Support a Zero Accident Culture, Diversity and Inclusion, operational excellence, cost management, and an enhanced customer experience.
Perform other tasks and assignments as needed.
Provide oversight and leadership at multiple construction sites and accept reassignment to alternate locations based on business requirements.