Construction Inspector

The Company

SYSTRA delivers architecture, engineering and construction and program management services to our clients that offer public transportation, public education and public housing to our communities.

We partner with public transportation owners and operators of bridges, buses, commuter and intercity, high-speed and light rail, mass rapid transit and tunnels, helping them provide safe, efficient and reliable public transportation. SYSTRA also serves public facility authorities that provide safe, attractive, and environmentally sound public schools and offer affordable housing to communities. Ranked 18th in US mass transit and rail design by Engineering News-Record (ENR), SYSTRA has been a trusted partner to public agencies and operators throughout the US since 1985 and employs nearly 200 personnel nationwide.

Part of SYSTRA Group, a world-leading engineering and consulting firm, SYSTRA is supported by the over 10,500 employees worldwide. Using a collaborative approach built on the firm’s value of Connected Teams, we provide our clients and partners access to the best skills worldwide via sharing information, tools, best practices, and processes.

We’re looking for a new Construction Inspector to help drive the objectives and challenges our valued clients have trusted us to solve for them.

As a SYSTRA US Construction Inspector you will join a world-class team of high-performing engineers, designers, drafters and others who work collectively to ensure client projects continue to thrive while remaining on track and budget.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Willingness to learn and ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with the Resident Engineer, other contract staff, facility staff both in person and via two-way communications
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specs and prepare written contract administration documentation such as daily narratives (work reports), special inspection reports, daily time and material records and document unit price work
• Identify potential extra work issues and keep the Resident Engineer advised of potential issues
• Review plans for constructability and prepare comments
• Ability to conduct preconstruction and construction progress meetings, coordinate multiple work locations, perform audit inspection throughout the construction process, coordinate for quality assurance inspection of completed work
• Ability to actively coordinate between private business entities at LaGuardia, and the various departments within the facility to successfully complete tenant alteration work
• Verify safety procedures are maintained and coordinate contractors work with the Facility as needed
• Work Days: Tuesday – Saturday to align with Contractor’s work schedule. In addition to night and weekend shift work. Ability to stay late or come in early as needed. Regular day off may fluctuate

Does this seem like an opportunity that you can be all aboard with in your career? Well, here’s a little more on the required experience we’re looking for in this new teammate.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of experience inspecting construction work varying in size (projects ranging from $500K to $5 million plus) and complexity (multiple crews and crew sizes per shift)
• Valid Driver's license
• Ability to obtain a high SWAC clearance and LaGuardia SIDA card
• Trained in OSHA 30-hour construction safety
• Working knowledge of NYCBC

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Aeronautical construction experience
• ICC/NICET Level 3 Asphalt or Highway Construction; ACI Concrete Special Inspector; and Work Zone Safety Certifications

SYSTRA USA provides a benefits package including medical, dental, 401k and other offerings that focus on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

SYSTRA USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Sponsorship assistance is not available for this position.

Salary Range: $86,608-121,252 DOE