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DewberryChief Construction Inspector
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Salary$53 – $85/hr
LocationNew York, NY, US
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience10+ yrs
DepartmentConstruction
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedAug 24, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live13h ago
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Minimum 10 years prior construction inspection experience on NYCDDC or NYSTA projects
Prior construction inspection experience on NYSDOT, NYCDEP, NYSTA or other state/city agencies projects
NICET IV Certification in Transportation/Highway and Bridge Construction or equivalent
NICET II, III or IV Certification in Transportation/Highway and Bridge Construction or equivalent
OSHA 10 hour certification
Excellent communications skills
Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications
Ability to perform complex quantity and engineering computations
Physically able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and terrains
Ability to repetitively stoop, bend at the knees and waist, squat and lift 25 lbs; includes body weight, equipment, tools and boxes, in addition to ability to stand for long periods of time on varied surfaces
Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
DDC Water Main Training
NJSAT
ACI
Rutgers TCC certifications
Knowledge of Ebuilder
Knowledge of SiteManager
At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization
Skills
Ebuilder
SiteManager
Job Description
Dewberry is seeking a Chief Construction Inspector to work on projects in the greater NYC metropolitan area. The Chief Inspector will review job specifications, plans, field work methods, costs, and supervise inspectors on the job site to verify compliance with contract documents. To qualify, candidates must have prior construction inspection experience on NYSDOT, NYCDEP, NYSTA or other state/city agencies projects and possess NICET IV Certification in Transportation/Highway and Bridge Construction or equivalent; DDC Water Main Training, NJSAT, ACI and Rutgers TCC certifications and knowledge of Ebuilder are also desirable. Additional requirements include excellent communications skills, ability to read and interpret plans and specifications, and ability to perform complex quantity and engineering computations.
About the company
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
Required Skills & Required Experience
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Minimum 10 years prior construction inspection experience on NYCDDC or NYSTA projects.
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Must possess NICET II, III or IV Certification in Transportation/Highway and Bridge Construction or equivalent.
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OSHA 10 hour certification
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DDC Water Main Training, NJSAT, ACI and Rutgers TCC certifications and knowledge of SiteManager are also desirable.
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Additional requirements include excellent communications skills, ability to read and interpret plans and specifications, and ability to perform complex quantity and engineering computations.
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Physically able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and terrains.
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Ability to repetitively stoop, bend at the knees and waist, squat and lift 25 lbs; includes body weight, equipment, tools and boxes, in addition to ability to stand for long periods of time on varied surfaces.
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Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
The projected hourly rate for this position is $53.00 to $85.00. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.
Legal
*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.
Salary Range
The projected hourly rate for this position is $53.00 to $85.00. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.