Construction Special Inspector

CME Associates, Inc.

Buffalo, NYFull-time$23–32/hrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$23–32/hr

Location

Buffalo, NY

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

ICC Certification For Special Inspector CategoriesValid Driver's License

Job overview

CME Associates, Inc. is an engineering technology firm providing construction materials evaluation and technical support services, specializing in geotechnical engineering, special inspections, geological sciences, subsurface exploration, and investigative engineering. The company serves commercial projects in the Greater Buffalo area and ensures compliance with industry standards.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Soil TestingConcrete TestingAsphalt TestingReinforced Concrete InspectionMasonry InspectionWelding InspectionFireproofing InspectionGeotechnical InvestigationReading Construction DrawingsClear CommunicationProactive Reporting

Qualifications

HS DiplomaDegree in Civil Engineering / Technology, Geology or RelatedICC Certification for Special Inspector CategoriesValid Driver's License

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Full job description

Company Overview

CME Associates, Inc. (CME) is an engineering technology firm providing comprehensive Construction Materials Evaluation and Technical Support Services. Our experts specialize in geotechnical engineering, construction materials evaluation, special inspections, geological sciences, subsurface exploration, and investigative engineering.

Summary

Join our team as a Construction Special Inspector, providing essential inspections and material testing on high-profile commercial projects throughout the Greater Buffalo, NY area. Help ensure compliance on some of the regions most exciting construction sites.

Responsibilities

Perform tests and inspections for soils, concrete, asphalt, reinforced concrete, masonry, welding & bolting, fireproofing & firestopping, geotechnical investigations, and more.
Read construction drawings and specifications and correctly interpret test results.
Complete assignment accurately and in accordance with appropriate established standards.
Record and report test results in a clear, concise manner.
Communicate regularly with project managers.
Complete field data records and associated reports daily.
Prepare for and complete continuing education for certifications through the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and International Code Council (ICC).

Qualifications

HS Diploma required.
Degree in Civil Engineering / Technology, Geology, or related is ideal, although necessary.
Must possess at least one International Code Council (ICC) Certification for one of the following Special Inspector Categories: reinforced concrete, soils, masonry, spray applied fireproofing, steel & bolt or steel & weld, or American Concrete Institute (ACI) Grade 1, or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Certificate through a State Board.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with managers, teammates, and clients, through clear communications and proactive progress reporting.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Compensation: $23 - 32 / hour

Benefits

CME offers competitive wages and benefits such as: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Health Savings Account, Supplemental Insurance Products, and Paid Time Off (including Holiday, Vacation, Sick and Personal) for full time employees.

This is an Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws.

CME Associates, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer.

A New York State Certified Woman Owned Business Enterprise (WBE).

How this job compares

Set against the 1,283 open Inspector jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay: This posting$23–32/hr
New York median$31–32/hr43 hourly ranges
US median$40–50/hr590 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $27.50/hr, is 11% below the New York median midpoint ($31/hr) — in the middle half of Inspector hourly ranges in New York.
Openings: Olive Jobs lists 91 open Inspector jobs in New York and 1,283 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York: Valvoline11 open
City of New York9 open
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Experience: Inspector postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 12 years (878 postings).
Education: This posting asks for a high school diploma; 817 of the 1,283 open Inspector jobs (64%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 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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