Construction Inspector

Mott MacDonald•Buffalo, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water. We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story. If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America. Mott MacDonald is looking for professionals to join our ever-expanding transportation team here in the Western New York area. We are currently looking for a Construction Inspector IV with experience in highway, bridge, and other transportation infrastructure construction projects. The successful candidate is required to understand construction industry standards and practices in the transportation sector and have experience working on relevant public agency projects.

Requirements

Have NICET IV certification or equivalent education and experience.
Have previous New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) and/or New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA) inspection experience or related experience working on transportation infrastructure projects.
Knowledgeable of OSHA regulations and safety procedures and practices related to transportation construction activities including Maintenance and Protection of Traffic requirements and guidelines.
Have valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
10+ years inspection experience related to highway and bridge construction including NYSDOT, NYSTA, and/or locally-administered Federal-Aid projects.
Proficiency with computers and standard word processing and spreadsheet software applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NYSDOT Site Manager, Appia, and similar applications preferred.
Familiarity with NYSDOT Manual of Uniform Record Keeping (MURK) preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor daily construction activities, oversee senior-level inspection staff, review daily field inspection reports, track contract payments, review submittals, monitor safety and quality requirements, and document project issues and conditions as needed.
Maintain project records and coordinate communication between client, contractor, and other stakeholders as needed.
Interpret construction drawings and specifications on construction projects and make engineering-based decisions as needed.