Senior Construction Inspector

Overview

KS Engineers, P.C. (KSE) is a mid-size engineering and construction management firm ranking in the ENR Top 500 for design and ENR Top 100 for construction management. We are headquartered in Newark, NJ, with regional offices in New York City and Newburgh, NY;
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, PA;
Mount Laurel and Mount Arlington, NJ; and Rocky Hill, CT. The firm provides engineering, construction management, and land surveying services to both public and private sector clients. KSE offers a full range of employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurances, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), long- and short-term disabilities, and term life insurance. KS Engineers, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position: Senior Construction Inspector

Reports to: Resident Engineer

• General Qualities:
• - Demonstrate the ability to effectively carry out assigned tasks with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• - Proactive self-starter capable of setting a positive example for the staff.
• - Has full technical and administrative responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating projects/assignments.
• - Possess strong supervisory and technical skills; effective time-management skills; strong computer skills; strong mathematical skills including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry; excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; able to mentor staff in functional areas of technical construction inspection activities.
• - Manages a major complex project and/or several routines/less complex projects.
• Technical Responsibilities:
• - Review daily field inspections, maintain inspection reports, and prepare progress reports.
• - Prepare, review, and negotiate monthly payment quantities.
• - Verify that construction activities comply according to contracts and specifications.
• - Interact and communicate project information with clients and project staff to clearly explain project staff to clearly explain project details for interpretation of plans and specifications.
• - Perform quantity and engineering computations, as well as understand plans and specifications.
• - Comprehend required inspection codes and requirements to carry out testing.
• - Excellent communication skills, strong time management and, task prioritization abilities.
• - Ensures compliance with plans, codes, and safety standards by inspecting.
• - Proficient in software required to complete assigned projects.
• - Responsive to Client and other KSE Department needs.

• Educational Requirements and
  
  Experience:
  
  Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and minimum of three (3) years of experience in construction inspection or management of infrastructure construction projects (highway/sewer/water), preferred NYCDDC experience.
• Professional Licenses/Registrations: Preferred NYCDDC current Water Main and ACI-1 Inspection Certificate;
  Qualified for ASCE Grade II, or NICET Grade III.
• Professional Development: Actively participates in professional societies, industry organizations, and local civic organizations;
  Encourages staff to participate in professional societies, industry organizations and local civic organizations;
  Encourages professional training and development and licensing (self and staff).

KS Engineers, P.C. is an EOE/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer. KSE will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or other status protected by law.