Senior Construction Inspector

Infrastructure Engineering•Newark, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Infrastructure Engineering Inc's (IEI) New York Office is looking for an experienced Senior Construction Inspector to join our Team working with The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey at JFK Airport! IEI is a multi-disciplinary Prime consulting firm that focuses on the delivery of design engineering, program management, construction engineering and inspection services. IEI cultivates various types of engineering projects from conception and planning through implementation. We're civil engineers - a diverse and experienced team excited by project challenges that tap into our passion for solving problems. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to build a company based on Integrity, Excellence, and Ingenuity!

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is desired
Minimum of 10 years of experience inspecting construction work varying in size (projects ranging from $500K to $5M+) and complexity (multiple crews and crew sizes per shift).
Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge, including passing all 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.
Possess a valid Driver’s License.
Willing to work weekends and night shifts when required.
Knowledge in industry Standards and Specifications
Extensive knowledge of standards, specifications, physical characteristics and properties of roadway, structures, drainage and utility systems construction materials, and the approved methods and equipment used in making physical tests of construction materials.
Skilled in detecting discrepancies in plans, materials, and construction methods and processes, and in implementing appropriate corrective action.
Skilled in planning and scheduling inspection activities.
Expected to work independently exercising judgment and initiative.

Responsibilities

Perform construction inspection activities throughout all phases of the project.
Prepare daily narratives, special inspection reports, time-and-material records, and unit price documentation.
Identify potential extra work issues and notify the Resident Engineer/Assistant Resident Engineer.
Prepare extra work estimates and supporting documentation.
Review plans for constructability and provide comments.
Review contractor payment requests and recommend reasonableness.
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.
Administer portions of the contract, which includes preparing change orders and pay requests.
Oversee the daily activities of the inspection personnel and ensure they complete detailed and thorough daily activity reports, accepting or rejecting the contractor’s work.
Ensure construction materials are acquired from approved sources.
Coordinate, inspect, review, and affirm results of tests on construction materials such as concrete, asphalt, aggregates, and soils.
Maintain an awareness of safety and health requirements and assure compliance of applicable regulations and contract provisions for the protection of the public and construction project personnel.
Ensure that the contractor applies to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and adheres to environmental and Waste Management requirements.
Keep the Resident Engineer informed of conditions which could result in contract change orders and/or delays and assist in proactively resolving these situations.
Supervise/perform quality assurance inspections to achieve compliance with contract plan and specifications on all phases of treatment facility, highway and bridge construction.