Construction Inspector

Port Authority of NY & NJ•Staten Island, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Construction Inspector reports to the Resident Engineer or an Assistant Resident Engineer and is responsible for inspecting civil, structural, electrical, or mechanical work to verify compliance with Contract documents. The role coordinates work with facility staff and other stakeholders to minimize impacts on ongoing facility operations while advancing construction projects efficiently. The position is based at the Staten Island Bridges Facility in Staten Island, New York, but may be reassigned to another Port Authority facility within the Port District based on Construction Management Division workload demands. The role includes documenting and tracking Contract and Extra work, reviewing drawings and Contract documents, conducting field visits and inspections, identifying extra work, assisting with estimates and change-order documentation, reviewing contractor invoices and payment applications, coordinating inspections, and supporting construction progress meetings and project closeout. The inspector also verifies contractor compliance with approved construction submittals, SARs, and RFIs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited college or university.
Four or more years of experience as an Engineer, with principal experience in construction.
Valid driver’s license.
Must have completed all probationary periods at the time of appointment.
Must be able to be fingerprinted and pass a high-level criminal background check to obtain a TWIC, SWAC, or SIDA ID.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of Construction Management Division strategies, processes, and procedures, especially across a variety of construction types.
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Trimble (E-Builder).
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Demonstrated experience resolving contractor disputes.

Responsibilities

Write and file daily field inspection reports tracking Contract work, Extra work, ongoing issues, and other matters relevant to management.
Review construction drawings and Contract documents.
Conduct field visits and inspections to verify contractor compliance.
Identify extra work and prepare associated estimates and documentation needed to process change orders and lump-sum conversions.
Assist with reviewing monthly Contractor invoices and processing payment applications.
Coordinate inspections by the Materials Unit and other Engineering Department divisions to support work progress and closeout.
Attend construction progress meetings, record and distribute meeting minutes, and write memos at the direction of the Senior Engineer of Construction.
Ensure contractor compliance with approved construction submittals, SARs, and RFIs.
Coordinate work with facility staff and other stakeholders to mitigate impacts to facility operations and advance projects efficiently.