Construction Inspector

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

Mott MacDonald is looking for professionals to join our ever-expanding transportation team here in the New York City Metro Area. We are currently looking for an Inspector with experience in the New York City Metro Area within the rail transportation (NYCT, MNR, LIRR, PATH, Amtrak, NJ Transit) and infrastructure industry. The successful candidate is required to have an understanding of construction industry standards and practices in the New York City Metro Area and experience working on such public agency projects. 

Responsibilities 

• Candidate will report to the Senior Inspector or Chief Resident Representative to monitor daily construction activities, track and report quantities, take and archive progress photos and videos, and prepare daily reports
• Responsible for inspection and recording of the work
• Must be willing to work weekends and/or weeknights as necessary
• Pre-employment drug testing is required

Candidate Specification

• Construction Management or Engineering degree preferred or equivalent combination of hands-on technical experience and education

• Minimum 5+ year’s construction inspection experience 
• The successful candidate will:
  • Have a proven and verifiable track record performing inspections in one or more of the following disciplines; civil, structural, signals, traction power, track, communications, low voltage power, and associated construction activities
  • Have experience working during track outages and under railroad flagger protection
  • Be able to identify construction quality issues in the field and issue NCRs
  • Have knowledge and experience enforcing OSHA, FRA, and other project-specific safety oversight requirements
• High proficiency with computers and standard word processing and spreadsheet software
• Must be client service focused, embrace a safety culture, be a team player, and communicate well with multiple stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Salary Range: $72,000 - $88,000

Benefits: 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, STD/LTD disability, holiday, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Equal employment opportunity is the law. 
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.

Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence