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Construction Inspector IV CM

GAI Consultants Inc.

ALBANY, NYJob$64–71/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$64–71/hr
Location
ALBANY, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NICET Level IV Testing And Requirements

Job overview

Construction Inspector IV performs inspection duties under a Professional Engineer and may act as a delegated authority where engineering precedent is established. The role reviews plans and specifications, evaluates materials and construction issues, and supervises inspection teams on large transportation projects. It also monitors schedules, costs, contractual obligations, and project closeout. NICET Level IV testing and requirements are required; certain equivalent qualifications are also considered.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Construction InspectionPlan and Specification ReviewMaterials EvaluationInspection Strategy DevelopmentInspection Team SupervisionSchedule EvaluationContract EvaluationNYSDOT SpecificationsMURK ReportingComputer SkillsSite ManagerAPPIAACI CertificationNETTCP Soils and Aggregate Certification

Qualifications

NICET Level IV Testing and RequirementsNYSDOT CE1 EmploymentMaster's in Civil Engineering or Equivalent10 Years Highway Construction Inspection ExperienceCurrent NICET Level IV Certification or EquivalentACI Certification or NYSDOT TrainingNETTCP Soils and Aggregate Certification or NYSDOT Training

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

DescriptionAbout This Position:Construction Inspector IV is qualified to perform their duties under a Professional Engineer and able to act as an authority as delegated by the Professional Engineer in matter in which engineering precedent has been established. This is the highest level of technical certification established by NICET. The Inspector IV should have the knowledge, experience and skills needed to review project plans and specifications. They should have knowledge in the properties of different materials (concrete, soils, asphalt, aggregates, etc.) and be able to identify potential problems. They should be able to develop inspection strategies, schedules and be able to supervise and delegate duties to multiple inspectors on their project team. The Inspector IV should be able to evaluate the contract schedule, budget and contractual obligations and requirements to complete the project on time and within budget. Generally work on large projects with a team of inspectors. Typical projects include highway, roundabout, traffic signal and bridge.Essential Job Functions: * Oversee inspections of critical construction activities * Develop and manage operation-specific hold-points * Identify problems during construction procedures/materials, diagnose andrecommendremedies * Review and evaluate baseline schedules * Review schedule updates and identify if work remains ahead, on or behind schedule and communicate to contractor and sponsor * Review work completed and verify eligibility for payment * Review construction costs, estimate remaining cost and compare to authorized project amount * Interpret project contracts, plans and specifications * Assign and provide guidance to inspection personnel based on qualifications and project requirements * Evaluate contract modifications and manage contract Change Orders * Review wage rates, MWBE, DBE, CUF and EEO reports * Manage the projects final inspection, acceptance and closeout processJob Requirements:Field experience and successful completion of NICET Level IV testing and requirements.Per NYSDOT policy the following will also be considered as holding a NICET Level IV (equivalent): * Previous employment by NYSDOT as a title CE1 or above. * Master's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program or an approved equivalent. * A minimum of ten (10) years experience of direct involvement in highway construction inspection or a closely related field and a current NICET Level IV certification or approved equivalent. Familiarity of NYSDOT specifications and procedures is required, including MURK reporting. ACI and NETTCP Soils and Aggregate certification or NYSDOT in house training are preferred (but not required). Computer skills are required and knowledge of Site Manager and/or APPIA software is preferred.Pay Range: $64.00/hour - $71.00/hourWhy Creighton Manning?Creighton Manning, a GAI company, offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and support infrastructure that strengthens communities. You'll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team contributing to projects that improve transportation networks, support municipal services, advance land development, and expand energy infrastructure.At Creighton Manning, you'll work alongside engineers, planners, surveyors, inspectors, and support professionals in a collaborative, client-focused environment. You'll also benefit from comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and employee discounts. As part of GAI, Creighton Manning offers the teamwork and client focus of a regional firm, supported by the stability, resources, and career-development opportunities of an established and growing firm.Benefits To Working at Creighton Manning Include:Competitive Pay & Recognition * Market based, competitive compensation * Performance driven recognition and development bonusesComprehensive Health & Wellness * Medical, dental, and vision pl

How this job compares

Set against the 772 open Construction Inspector jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$64–71/hr
  • New York median$35–55/hr41 hourly ranges
  • US median$36–55/hr255 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $67.50/hr, is 50% above the New York median midpoint ($45/hr) — in the top quarter of Construction Inspector hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 85 open Construction Inspector jobs in New York and 772 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Construction Inspector postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 523 postings).
Education
90 of the 772 open Construction Inspector jobs (12%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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