Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector

Bureau Veritas•New York City, NY

2d•$28 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics. This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions. City: New York City State: New York SPECIAL INSPECTOR – Reinforced Concrete Building, Transportation & Infrastructure Projects We are currently seeking experienced Reinforced Concrete Special Inspectors for immediate openings on a variety of Building, Transportation, and Infrastructure projects across New York City. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge , hands-on field experience , and a deep commitment to quality, safety, and compliance . The Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector is responsible for performing field inspections and testing to verify compliance with approved structural drawings, specifications, and applicable building codes. This role ensures that reinforcing steel, concrete placement, and related structural components meet the standards established by ACI, IBC, and project requirements.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent experience).
Experience: Minimum 2 years of construction inspection experience in NYC, covering projects of varying size and complexity.
Code Knowledge: Working familiarity with Chapter 17 of the NYC Building Code .
Certifications: Candidates must hold one or more of the following: ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector certification OR ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector – Level II certification (required).
ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I (required).
ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector (required).
Minimum 2 years of experience performing reinforced concrete and rebar inspections on structural projects.
Thorough knowledge of ACI 318 , ACI 301 , ACI 117 , CRSI Manual of Standard Practice , and IBC Chapter 17 special inspection requirements.
Ability to read and interpret structural drawings , rebar schedules , and project specifications .
Proficiency in verifying rebar size, spacing, placement, and lap splices prior to concrete placement.
Experience documenting inspections , preparing daily field reports , and communicating non-conformances .
Strong understanding of concrete mix design, placement, curing, and testing procedures .
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to multiple project sites as needed.
Current training in fall protection , scaffolding and ladders , and work-zone safety , with a minimum of OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety certification.

Nice To Haves

ICC Soils Special Inspector – not required, but a plus!
Familiarity with AWS D1.4 welding requirements for reinforcing steel ( preferred ).
OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety certification preferred .
Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to interact effectively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite .
Ability to complete and submit inspection reports accurately and on time.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation .
Willingness to obtain additional certifications as needed.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a project team.
Familiarity with industry codes, standards, and QA/QC procedures .
High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree preferred).

Responsibilities

Performing field inspections and testing to verify compliance with approved structural drawings, specifications, and applicable building codes.
Ensuring that reinforcing steel, concrete placement, and related structural components meet the standards established by ACI, IBC, and project requirements.