Construction Inspector Job New York New York USA,Construction

Location: New York / New Jersey

Employment Type: Full-Time

Travel: Local/regional travel as required

Position Overview

We are seeking a Coatings Inspector to support industrial, infrastructure, and transportation projects throughout the New York and New Jersey market.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience inspecting protective coating and painting applications, with a NACE CIP Level 1 and/or SSPC coating inspection certification
. This position will be responsible for ensuring coating work meets project specifications, industry standards, and client requirements from surface preparation through final application.

Key Responsibilities

Perform inspections of surface preparation, coating application, and final coating systems
.
Verify contractor work complies with project specifications, approved procedures, and applicable standards.
Conduct and document coating inspections, including:
Surface cleanliness and preparation
Surface profile
Ambient conditions/dew point
Wet and dry film thickness (WFT/DFT)
Coating application and curing
Holiday/discontinuity testing where required
Review coating materials, technical data sheets, batch information, and application procedures.
Identify deficiencies, document non-conforming work, and coordinate corrective actions.
Prepare detailed daily inspection reports, testing documentation, and punch lists
.
Coordinate with contractors, project managers, engineers, owners, and other inspectors.
Monitor coating activities to ensure compliance with project schedules and quality requirements.
Maintain accurate inspection and testing records throughout the project lifecycle.
Support quality assurance/quality control activities and project closeout documentation.
Travel to project sites throughout New York and New Jersey as required.

Qualifications

SSPC certification preferred; equivalent AMPP/SSPC credentials will be considered.
2+ years of experience in industrial coating, painting inspection, corrosion control, or related construction inspection
.
Experience inspecting coatings on bridges, infrastructure, industrial facilities, tanks, pipelines, marine structures, or other steel structures preferred.
Working knowledge of coating inspection equipment and testing procedures.
Familiarity with relevant NACE/AMPP, SSPC, ASTM, and project-specific coating standards
.
Ability to read and interpret project specifications, drawings, and coating systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to produce accurate inspection reports and maintain detailed documentation.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites.

Preferred Experience

Bridge and transportation infrastructure projects
NYSDOT or NJDOT projects
Port, marine, or waterfront infrastructure
Steel fabrication and structural steel coating
Industrial or heavy civil construction
Experience working alongside contractors and owners' representatives
NACE/AMPP CIP Level 2 certification or willingness to pursue Level 2

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience and certifications
Opportunity to work on major New York and New Jersey infrastructure projects
Exposure to complex coating and corrosion-control projects
Career progression and opportunities to obtain additional certifications
Local/regional project opportunities with limited overnight travel