Mechanical Construction Inspector

About the role

Dewberry is seeking a Mechanical Construction Inspector to join the Construction Services Department, working on public infrastructure projects in New York and New Jersey. The position involves construction management and inspection of municipal improvements such as pump stations, roadways, bridges, utilities, and structures.

Dewberry is a market‑facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500+ professionals nationwide, emphasizing collaborative, high‑quality project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify field issues and develop solutions to keep work moving.
• Review construction plans and specifications; inspect public infrastructure projects for compliance with contract documents and applicable local, state, and national codes.
• Prepare and process construction records, including RFIs, submittals, progress pay applications, extra‑work billings, and contract change orders.
• Document all field activities and work collaboratively with owners and contractors, representing Dewberry and its clients professionally.
• Utilize common computer programs such as MS Word and Excel for daily diaries, quantity calculations, and other required tasks.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience inspecting construction work.
• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering preferred.
• NICET Level II or Engineer‑in‑Training certification preferred.
• Willingness to work day and night shifts and extended hours as needed.
• OSHA 10‑hour construction safety training; fall protection, confined‑space training, and permit‑required confined‑space entry preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record; driving is required.
• Physical ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, stoop, bend, squat, lift 25 lb repeatedly, and stand for long periods on varied surfaces.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Additional no‑cost insurances: employee‑only life, accidental death & dismemberment, business travel and accident, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) profit‑sharing plan.
• 529 College Savings Plans.
• Travel assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Supplemental life insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
• Eligibility for annual bonus and stipend (officer program) based on level and company performance.
• Discounted purchase programs for all employees.

Pay

The projected hourly salary range for this position is $45–$52, with possible variation based on skills, experience, location, and market conditions.