Hardesty & Hanover LLP,

Chief Inspector

Hardesty & Hanover LLP,$135K — $175K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or NICET Level IV certification required
  • Minimum of ten years of highway construction or construction inspection experience
  • Extensive experience with High Early Strength concrete repairs, asphalt milling and paving, and drainage improvements
  • Strong knowledge of highway construction methods and inspection procedures
  • Proven ability to interpret contract plans and specifications
  • Experience managing and mentoring inspection staff
  • Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise construction inspection teams on major highway projects
  • Review contract documents to ensure compliance during construction
  • Develop and assign inspection tasks based on project scope and schedule
  • Verify inspectors understand all plans and specifications for their work
  • Review daily inspection reports for accuracy and documentation
  • Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and stakeholders to support project delivery
  • Maintain accurate records to support quality and compliance objectives
  • Monitor traffic control operations for proper setup and maintenance

Benefits

  • Professional work environment
  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • 401(k) plan
Full Job Description
H&H is seeking a Chief Inspector to join the firm's Construction Services Division. This position is responsible for overseeing construction inspection activities on major highway and transportation projects throughout the New York Metropolitan Area. The successful candidate will lead inspection teams, ensure compliance with contract requirements, and support the delivery of high-quality construction projects through effective field oversight, documentation, and quality assurance.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience on major roadway and expressway projects, including concrete pavement repairs, asphalt milling and paving, pavement markings, drainage improvements, utility protection, and related highway construction activities.

Responsibilities
  • Lead and supervise construction inspection teams on highway and transportation projects
  • Review contract documents, including plans, specifications, and project requirements, to ensure compliance during construction
  • Develop and assign inspection work tasks based on project scope, schedule, and construction activities
  • Verify that inspectors understand applicable plans, specifications, details, and requirements for assigned work
  • Review inspectors' field performance to ensure construction inspection services are performed accurately and effectively
  • Review daily inspection reports for completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation of work activities and quantities
  • Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders to support successful project delivery
  • Maintain accurate project records and documentation to support quality, safety, and compliance objectives
  • Verify that material certifications are submitted, reviewed, and accepted in accordance with contract requirements
  • Ensure required field testing and material sampling activities are performed and documented appropriately
  • Monitor Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT) and Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC) operations to ensure proper setup, maintenance, and removal throughout construction activities
  • Assist the Engineer-in-Charge and Resident Engineer with contract administration and project oversight activities

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or NICET Level IV certification required
  • Minimum of ten years of highway construction or construction inspection experience
  • Extensive experience on major roadway projects involving High Early Strength (HES) concrete pavement repairs, asphalt milling and paving, pavement markings, drainage system improvements, utility protection, and related construction activities
  • Experience working on projects throughout Long Island and the New York Metropolitan Area preferred
  • Strong knowledge of highway construction methods, inspection procedures, and contract administration practices
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret contract plans, specifications, and construction requirements
  • Experience managing and mentoring construction inspection staff
  • Strong understanding of quality assurance and quality control procedures for construction projects
  • Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications
  • ACI Concrete Field Testing Certification
  • OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Training
  • Experience using NYSDOT SiteManager or similar construction management softwar
  • Experience supporting NYSDOT, NYCDOT, MTA, TBTA, or other transportation agency projects

Benefits

Salary range- $135,000-$175,000 annually. Salary commensurate with experience.

We offer a professional work environment, competitive salary, benefits package and 401(k).

About Hardesty & Hanover LLP,

Hardesty & Hanover is an American infrastructure engineering company specializing in the design and management of bridges and other transportation and architecture projects. The firm was founded in 1887 by John Alexander Low Waddell, a structural engineer who pioneered the design of large-scale moveable bridge. Originally incorporated in Kansas City, Missouri as J.A.L. Waddell, Consulting Engineer, the company was renamed throughout the early 20th century as Waddell added junior partners to the organization. In 1920, the firm moved its headquarters to New York City, where it would go on to design many important bridges int the area, such as Newark Bay Bridge, the original Goethals Bridge, and Marine Parkway Bridge. In recent decades the company has expanded its footprint to the fields of highway design and movable architecture, contributing to projects like U.S. Bank Stadium, the New York City Shed, the redevelopment of LaGuardia Airport, and other major interchanges of highways in New York City.
Learn more about Hardesty & Hanover LLP,

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