Senior Bridge Construction Inspector

About the role

SRE Engineering, D.P.C. is a New York State and City certified M/WBE and DBE engineering and construction management firm with offices in Manhattan and Westchester County. We specialize in NYC municipal infrastructure — bridges, water mains, trunk mains, CSO facilities, pump stations, and coastal resiliency. We are a family-owned firm built on decades of institutional knowledge and a commitment to delivering complex urban infrastructure projects with integrity.

THE OPPORTUNITY

SRE Engineering is seeking an experienced Hazmat/Environmental Inspector (NICET III) to support environmental compliance monitoring on a landmark NYCDOT bridge project Brooklyn. This project involves full bridge reconstruction within a sensitive urban parkland environment with active oversight from NYCDEP, NYCDPR, NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC), and NYSDEC. The role requires a detail-oriented professional with demonstrated experience in lead paint removal compliance, surface soil sampling, and multi-agency environmental coordination.

QUALIFICATIONS

• NICET Level III certification required
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade I certification required
• Minimum 7 years of bridge construction inspection experience
• NYCDOT or NYSDOT bridge reconstruction or rehabilitation project experience required
• Experience with historic bridge preservation, landmark structures, or LPC-governed projects strongly preferred
• Familiarity with MURK (Manual of Uniform Record Keeping) diary and daily report standards required
• Experience supporting shop drawing review and submittal log tracking preferred
• Knowledge of NYCDOT Quality Assurance Manual for the Bridge Rehabilitation Program preferred
• Strong written communication skills and ability to produce clear, accurate field documentation
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions on an active urban construction site
• NYS PE license a plus but not required at this title level

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform daily field inspection of bridge reconstruction activities for conformance with contract plans, specifications, and construction standards
• Prepare Inspector's Daily Work Reports (MURK 1) and support the Engineer's Daily Contract Diary (MURK 2)
• Monitor and document contractor operations including excavation, concrete placement, steel erection, and masonry work
• Aid with field measurements, quantity computations, and sketches for payment documentation
• Support shop drawing review tracking and submittal log maintenance
• Maintain accurate electronic and hard copy project records throughout construction
• Monitor salvage, repair, and reinstallation of historically significant architectural elements including stone masonry, cast-iron parapets, and decorative components in coordination with LPC requirements
• Cook up with Resident Engineer on field conditions, change order documentation, and contractor compliance issues
• Aid with maintenance and protection of traffic (MPT) observations and diary entries

Compensation

$120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year