Civil Inspector

Construction/Quality Inspector Heavy Civil Infrastructure (NYC)

Join a high-impact infrastructure project and play a key role in ensuring safety, quality, and compliance on complex construction activities.

We're hiring a Construction/Quality Inspector to support large-scale excavation, tunneling, and viaduct construction within wetlands and near active railroads. This is a boots-on-the-ground role ideal for someone with deep experience in heavy civil construction and a strong understanding of regulatory safety protocols.

About the Role

You'll perform daily site inspections to verify that excavation and construction practices align with engineering plans, project specifications, and safety standards. You'll coordinate independent testing, inspect materials and equipment, and maintain detailed records of site conditions and progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of excavation, tunneling, and viaduct construction
• Ensure compliance with design requirements, specifications, and safety protocols
• Enforce OSHA and other regulatory standards; identify and report hazards
• Inspect materials and equipment for quality and compliance
• Maintain detailed records of site activities and inspection results
• Provide regular reports on progress and corrective actions taken

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in heavy civil construction (excavation, shafts, viaducts)
• Proven ability to inspect work against specifications and drawings
• Experience working near active railroads and wetlands
• Familiarity with city/state agencies and large-scale infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and regulatory safety protocols
• Bridge infrastructure experience is a plus

Work Environment & Benefits

• Collaborate closely with construction supervisors, engineers, and contractors
• Continuous on-site oversight in complex field environments
• 20 days PTO + 9 paid holidays
• Comprehensive retirement savings plan with matching contributions
• Access to exclusive discounts on entertainment, travel, and more

Ready to make your mark on one of NYC's most exciting infrastructure projects? Apply today and bring your expertise to a team that values safety, precision, and long-term impact.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $190000.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New York, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.

About Actalent

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