Entry Level Inspector - Roadway

GFT is seeking an Inspector - Roadway to join our Construction Services team in New York, NY. This is a full-time, onsite opportunity to lead roadway-related transportation projects, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in the field.

At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

As an Inspector on roadway projects, you will support field operations by visiting construction sites to observe and document contractor activities, helping ensure work complies with project requirements. You will assist with maintaining project records, tracking quantities for payment estimates, and coordinating with the inspection team. This role offers hands-on experience in transportation construction and contributes to meaningful projects that enhance mobility and infrastructure in New York.

In the capacity, you will be responsible for the following:

• Support the inspection of contractor work on roadway and bridge construction projects to verify compliance with project plans and specifications.
• Assist senior inspectors and engineers in documenting daily construction activities, field conditions, and contractor operations.
• Perform basic field measurements, testing, and observations under supervision.
• Maintain accurate project logs, photographs, and inspection reports.
• Monitor work zones to verify safety practices are being followed and report any issues.
• Communicate observations and questions to the inspection team and project leadership.
• Help review material deliveries, equipment use, and crew activities for reporting purposes.
• Coordinate with team members to review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs.
• Observe site conditions for changes or issues that require escalation.
• Provide general assistance with administrative tasks, document control, and field office organization.

What you will bring to our firm:

• One of the following:
• Minimum of 1-3+ years of experience in transportation construction inspection
• Eagerness to learn; ability to follow direction, document field conditions, and perform measurements and testing under supervision
• OSHA 10 certification 

What you will bring to our firm:

• ACI, NACE, or other applicable certifications a plus
• Prior experience with NYSDOT, NYSTA, MTA Bridges and Tunnels, or Metro-North Railroad projects
• Familiarity with NYSDOT specifications, concrete/asphalt placement, earthwork, drainage, and structural inspections; able to work independently and report accurately
• Working knowledge of Project Management Procedures (PMPs) and Project Management Guidelines (PMGs)
• Valid driver’s license

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $90,000 per year. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, including access to training programs and support for participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ 

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: New York, NY
Working Hours: Nightshift
Employment Status: Full-time
Salary Range: $70,000 - $90,000 Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location.

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