Civil Inspector

AECOM•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is hiring a Civil Inspector to provide construction inspection services for a new tunnel between the Kensico Reservoir and the Catskill/Delaware Ultraviolet Light Disinfection (CDUV) Facility for NYCDEP in Westchester County, New York. This is a full-time, on-site role. The Inspector conducts routine inspections of civil infrastructure, identifies defects and potential hazards, documents compliance with contract requirements, and communicates findings to management. The position has primary responsibility for assuring construction quality. The Inspector works closely with the AECOM Resident Engineer, the Contractor’s field team, and Plant Operations. Duties include observing and inspecting construction work, verifying materials and testing, tracking progress and installed quantities, monitoring schedule and payment requests, maintaining project documentation, and supporting field and change-order processes. The role also includes observing the implementation of health and safety practices and coordinating civil and structural work activities.

Requirements

High school education plus 8 years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Demonstrated experience in construction inspector roles for heavy site civil infrastructure construction projects.
NICET Level IV certification.
ACI Certified Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade II.
Demonstrated ability to work in confined spaces and at heights.
OSHA 10-hour Construction Health and Safety Course.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.
Must pass a drug screening as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS in Engineering or a related field.
OSHA 30-hour Construction Health and Safety Course.
NYCDEP 4-hour Scaffolding Training.
NYSDEC 4-hour Erosion and Sediment Control Training.
NYCDEP BEDC EHS Standards Training (4 Hour).

Responsibilities

Observe Contractor construction activities and accept work that complies with contract documents; reject defective work, maintain a log of rejected work, and assist in resolving construction issues.
Coordinate with the Contractor to identify upcoming work and verify it against issued look-ahead schedules.
Review contract requirements, submittals, shop drawings, and related documentation.
Communicate daily with the AECOM Resident Engineer and the Contractor’s field team.
Track field progress, monitor the Contractor’s adherence to schedule, and provide input on payment requests.
Inspect work for conformance with contract documents, approved change orders, clarifications, shop drawings, and sample submittals; identify and report nonconforming work.
Document work using daily reports, photos, videos, logs, and other required field documentation, including daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
Track and verify Contractor time-and-material or force-account work, prepare T&M reports as appropriate, and track installed quantities daily.
Ensure delivered materials comply with approved submittals and confirm that materials and equipment are the correct products from approved vendors.
Observe and approve Contractor testing and QA/QC activities; witness and verify the acceptability of field testing.
Provide input for construction changes and assist with the preparation and negotiation of field orders and change orders.
Observe implementation of health and safety procedures and practices.
Assist with coordination of Contractor work activities with Plant Operations, with a focus on civil and structural items.
Verify that the Contractor maintains As-Built drawings and review look-ahead schedules.
Perform other assignments as determined by the AECOM Resident Engineer.