Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a highly talented Tunnel / Civil Inspector for construction inspection services to oversee the construction a new tunnel between the Kensico Reservoir and the Catskill/Delaware Ultraviolet Light Disinfection (CDUV) Facility for NYCDEP situated in Westchester County, New York.

Job Responsibilities

The Tunnel / Civil Inspector is a full-time on-site role. The Inspector will be responsible for conducting routine inspections of tunnels and related civil infrastructure, identifying defects and potential hazards, and documenting contract compliance. The Inspector will also be responsible for producing detailed reports and communicating findings to management. The Inspector will have the primary responsibility for assuring quality of the construction.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Observes Contractor’s construction activities. Accepts work completed in compliance with contract documents, rejects defective work, maintains log of rejected work, assists with resolution of construction issues.
• Coordinates with Contractor to identify upcoming work; verifies upcoming work against issued look ahead schedules.
• Reviews contract requirements, submittals, shop drawings, and other associated documentation.
• Communicates daily with the AECOM Resident Engineer in execution of his/her duties.
• Communicates daily with Contractor’s field team.
• Tracks progress of work in field. Monitors Contractor’s adherence to schedule and provides input on Contractor’s payment requests.
• Inspects work for conformance with contract documents, approved change orders, clarifications, etc.; identifies and reports all nonconforming work; documents all work with daily reports, photos and videos.
• Tracks and verifies Contractor time and material or force account work.
• Conducts inspections to ensure that the work is performed in compliance with the contract documents. Ensures delivered materials comply with approved submittals. Observes and approves Contractor’s testing and QA/QC activities.
• Maintains necessary project documentation, including daily, weekly, and monthly reports and logs. Prepares other required field documentation as necessary.
• Provides input for construction changes. Assist with preparation and negotiation of field orders and change orders.
• Observes implementation of health and safety procedures and practices.
• Performs other assignments as determined by AECOM Resident Engineer.
• Assists with coordination of contractor work activities with Plant Operations, with focus on civil and structural items coordination.
• Ensure the delivered materials and equipment is the correct product from approved vendors.
• Verification that the quality of the work is acceptable
• Witnessing and verifying the acceptability of all field testing.
• Tracking quantities installed on a daily basis.
• Preparing T&M reports as appropriate.
• Verifies Contractor maintenance of As-Built drawings; confirm with Contractor that this is being carried out; review look-ahead schedules. Verification that work is in accordance with the approved shop drawing and sample Submittals.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High School and 8 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in construction inspector roles for tunnels and heavy site civil infrastructure construction projects.
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Health and Safety Course

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering Degree.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and relevant software
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• NYCDEP 4-hr Scaffolding Training
• NYSDEC 4-hr Erosion and Sediment Control Training
• NYCDEP BEDC EHS Standards Training (4 Hour)
• OSHA Construction Health and Safety Course (30-hour Preferable)
• Ability to maneuver in confined spaces and heights

Additional Information

All of your information will be kept strictly confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines

This position does not offer sponsorship.

This position does not offer relocation assistance

Offered rate of compensation for New York City only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The hourly range for this position is $50.00 to 75.00 per hour.

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, wellness and global well-being, and global EAP, Business Travel and Service Awards programs.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.