Construction Inspector

Arcadis • New York, NY

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About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Construction Inspector to work on projects for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey within the tri-state area. This full-time position may include intermittent opportunities for overtime. The role supports transportation infrastructure needs across the bi-state region. Experience on large-scale aviation and rail projects is strongly preferred.

The Construction Inspector conducts inspections and oversees construction activities to maintain site safety, compliance with permit conditions, coordination with city agencies, and adherence to technical requirements. The position involves inspection across all project phases, documentation and review of contractor work and payment requests, and coordination among contractors, engineers, facility staff, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience inspecting construction work on projects ranging from $500K to $5M+ and varying in complexity, including multiple crews and crew sizes per shift.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge, including passing 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.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to work weekends and night shifts when required.

Nice To Haves

• Aeronautical construction experience.
• Capital contract supervision oversight experience.
• Construction/restoration oversight experience.
• OSHA 10 Certification.
• EIT Certification.
• Experience in the water/wastewater field.
• Experience working on large-scale aviation and rail projects is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections and supervise and control construction activities to maintain site safety, permit compliance, and coordination with other city agencies.
• Monitor and supervise contractor performance to ensure adherence to technical requirements and responsiveness.
• Perform construction inspection activities throughout all project phases.
• Prepare daily narratives, special inspection reports, time-and-material records, and unit price documentation.
• Identify potential extra work issues and notify the Resident Engineer or Assistant Resident Engineer.
• Prepare extra work estimates and supporting documentation.
• Review plans for constructability and provide comments.
• Review contractor payment requests and recommend whether they are reasonable.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• 401K.
• Short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), AD&D, and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Reward and recognition program.
• Optional wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Nine paid holidays.
• 15 days of PTO accrued per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed