Construction inspector

Construction inspector (Finance)

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Do you enjoy working outdoors and contributing to community efforts that make the world greener? Join our dynamic team of Engineers and Arborists as we work together to improve the green infrastructure of NYC! We are seeking a Construction Inspector to join our team and work on projects for NYC Parks within the five boroughs of NYC. This full‑time position includes intermittent opportunities for overtime work.

You will use your technical knowledge and experience to guide the City's tree preservation and street tree programs. As you grow with Arcadis, you will become involved with other NYC Parks programs and City agencies, focusing on urban forests and natural systems such as the Staten Island Bluebelt and park restoration projects.

In this role, you will conduct daily inspections, supervise, and control construction activities to ensure the overall safety of the site, compliance with permit conditions, and coordination with other city agencies is being maintained. You will closely monitor and supervise the performance of the contractors to ensure they adhere to technical requirements and maintain a high level of responsiveness and effectiveness.

In addition, you will be responsible for conducting on-site measurements, tracking quantities, and performing design work before and during the construction process. These tasks will help you accurately assess the progress and quality of the project.

You will regularly report to the resident engineer, project lead, and professional engineer (PE) overseeing the programs to keep them informed. This will ensure effective communication and decision‑making throughout projects.

Participation in a green infrastructure mentorship program is required where you will gain valuable knowledge and skills related to environmentally friendly construction practices, allowing you to contribute to sustainable and eco‑conscious initiatives.

Additionally, you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining daily, weekly, and expert tracking records.
• Verifying quantities and line items in field with contractors and client.
• Holding and attending field meetings with both contractors and owners to discuss progress, schedule and work remaining.
• Functioning as an ambassador for the city's urban forest resources during interaction with the city's residents and landowners.
• Administering all H&S procedures as required by the owner and as detailed in the H&S manual.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of related experience in construction and/or civil engineering.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Capital Contract Supervision Oversight
• Construction/Restoration Oversight
• OSHA 10 Certification
• EIT Certification
• Experience in the water/wastewater field

Arcadis offers benefits for full-time and part-time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401(k), STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $35.00–$40.00/HR.

Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.

Arcadis is an equal‑opportunity and affirmative‑action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.