Chief Inspector

About the role

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. This position covers Orange, Ulster, and Dutchess Counties in New York.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document observations of construction as it progresses for civil projects related to civil infrastructure, such as roads and bridges
• Mentor junior field staff and provide supervision as needed
• Collaborate with other field representatives or Project Managers
• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents
• Identify nonconforming work, develop project punchlists and maintain until corrected
• Serve as the most senior inspector on projects as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (candidates with 8 years of relevant construction inspection experience may substitute experience for a high school diploma)
• Minimum of 5 years experience
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Qualifications

• Technical school or Associate degree