Construction Inspector

About the role

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector III to join their expanding transportation team in Western New York. This role requires experience in highway, bridge, and other transportation infrastructure construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of inspectors on diverse construction projects including bridge, highway, culvert, and related transportation improvement projects.
• Understand and enforce OSHA regulations and safety procedures related to transportation construction activities, including Maintenance and Protection of Traffic requirements and guidelines.
• Prepare daily work reports and monitor safety and quality requirements of the construction process.
• Provide oversight and direction to less experienced construction inspection staff.
• Maintain project records and coordinate communication between client, contractor, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Interpret construction drawings and specifications on construction projects and make engineering-based decisions as needed.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with contract documents and agency specifications.
• Work weekends and/or weeknights as necessary.

Requirements

• 5+ years inspection experience related to highway and bridge construction, including experience with New York State Department of Transportation, New York State Thruway Authority, and/or locally-administered Federal-Aid projects.
• NICET Level III certification or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Proficiency with computers and standard word processing and spreadsheet software applications.
• Client service focus, embrace a safety culture, be a team player, and communicate well with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with NYSDOT Site Manager, Appia, and similar applications preferred.
• Familiarity with NYSDOT Manual of Uniform Record Keeping (MURK) preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits & Reward

• Comprehensive benefit package including 401k, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company-paid life insurance.
• Individual pay determined based on work location, education, experience, and unique skills.
• Expected salary range: $69,000 - $84,000.

Collaboration at Our Core

We believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal Opportunity

We seek 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.