Construction Inspector

Mott MacDonald•Buffalo, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mott MacDonald is one of the largest employee-owned companies globally, with over 20,000 consultants supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries, including Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water in North America. The company emphasizes sustainability and innovation, empowering its people to excel, learn, and grow in a collaborative environment. Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector III for its expanding transportation team in the Western New York area. This role requires experience in highway, bridge, and other transportation infrastructure construction projects, with a strong understanding of industry standards and practices in the transportation sector, particularly on public agency projects. The company values potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience, encouraging all interested candidates to apply.

Requirements

Have a proven and verifiable track record overseeing a team of inspectors on a diverse range of construction projects including but not limited to bridge, highway, culvert, and related transportation improvement projects.
Knowledgeable of OSHA regulations and safety procedures and practices related to transportation construction activities including Maintenance and Protection of Traffic requirements and guidelines.
Possess NICET Level III certification or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Have valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
5+ years inspection experience related to highway and bridge construction including New York State Department of Transportation, New York State Thruway Authority, and/or locally-administered Federal-Aid projects.
Proficiency with computers and standard word processing and spreadsheet software applications.
Must be client service focused, embrace a safety culture, be a team player, and communicate well with multiple stakeholders.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Oversee a team of inspectors on a diverse range of construction projects including but not limited to bridge, highway, culvert, and related transportation improvement projects.
Monitor the daily construction activities.
Track and report quantities.
Assemble progress photos and videos as needed.
Prepare daily work reports.
Monitor safety and quality requirements of the construction and report status to the client on a regular basis.
Provide oversight and direction to less experienced construction inspection staff.
Maintain project records.
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.
Be willing to work weekends and/or weeknights as necessary.
Ensure work is completed in accordance with contract documents and agency specifications.
Coordinate activities on the project site and resolve problems related to the work.