Construction Inspector; NICET III

Position: Construction Inspector (NICET III)
Description

GPI is seeking a Construction Inspector (NICET III) in our Albany Branch. In this role, the individual will perform NICET III duties for the Replacement of the Livingston Avenue Railroad Bridge over the Hudson River.

GPI is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm providing design, planning, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture that is committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit:

Responsibilities:

• The Construction Quality Assurance Services to be performed by the NICET III ensure that the contractor's work conforms to the provisions of the contract documents.
• Provide Construction Quality Assurance for a Design-Build Project.
• Construction Quality Control will be the responsibility of the Design-Builder.
• Services to be performed in a QA capacity include the following:
  • Detailed inspection, on-site field testing of materials & other construction activities as necessary, including data collection necessary to audit monthly, & Final estimates and progress reports.
  • Verification of the As-built Plans. All records shall be kept in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Record Keeping (MURK), including Site Manager and EBO.
  • QA services will include spot checking the Design-Builder's CI firm for conformance with the Contract documents.

Qualifications:

• NICET III Certification Required
• ACI Concrete Testing, NETTC Soils and Aggregate Testing, and OSHA 10 Certifications required.
• Proficient with MURK, Site Manager, and EBO.
• Experience with NYSDOT Construction Inspection.
• Design-Build Experience with NYSDOT, preferred.
• 100% On-site work.

Requirements

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
• Possess a personal vehicle for use on or around a job site
• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
• Able to stand for approximately 3 hours minimum a day up to 8 hours
• Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)
• Able to climb and leave a ladder to a platform varying from 6' to 20'
• Able to wear and operate personal fall arresting apparatus, and work at a height of 6' or higher
• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working
• Able to move equipment or inspection specimens weighing up to 50 pounds