Bureau Veritas Group

NICET II Construction Inspector

Bureau Veritas Group
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeLawrence • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil infrastructure and transportation construction inspection, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications while effectively communicating with project stakeholders. Proficient in preparing detailed inspection reports and maintaining accurate project documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords
NICET Level II CertificationConstruction Inspection ExperienceAbility To Read Engineering DrawingsStrong Written Communication SkillsKnowledge Of Construction Materials And Methods

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support civil infrastructure and transportation construction projects, including bridges, roadways, and related structures
  • Perform field inspections to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, applicable codes, standards, and contract documents
  • Monitor contractor operations, workmanship, materials, and construction procedures
  • Verify construction activities meet project quality requirements
  • Prepare daily inspection reports, document quantities, and maintain accurate project records
  • Identify deficiencies and nonconforming work, document findings, and communicate issues to project management and engineering personnel
  • Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and project teams to address field conditions and resolve construction-related issues
  • Monitor construction safety practices and report hazards at active construction sites
  • Travel to project locations and client sites throughout the New York City metropolitan area
  • Maintain confidentiality of company information and exercise professional discretion and judgment
  • Follow Bureau Veritas policies, standard operating procedures, work instructions, quality standards, and strategic initiatives
  • Maintain a safe and clean work area

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • NICET Level II certification in a relevant construction inspection discipline
  • Hands-on construction inspection experience involving heavy civil, roadway, bridge, or infrastructure projects
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, construction specifications, and contract documents
  • Strong written communication skills and ability to prepare accurate inspection reports and maintain project records
  • Ability to interact effectively with contractors, engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders
  • Ability to work safely and effectively at active construction sites
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as required
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, standard operating procedures, and technical deliverables
  • Ability to present information and respond to questions from clients, peers, contractors, and technical field staff
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret varied instructions
  • Proficiency operating a computer and electronic tablet
  • Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and project management software
  • Understanding of construction materials and methods
  • Time management, active listening, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
  • Must have a cell phone and supply your own internet service
  • Ability to work night shift (9 PM–5 AM, Monday–Friday)
  • Ability to travel by motor vehicle, train, or public transit to client/project sites in the New York City area
  • Ability to walk, stand, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb stairs and ladders, and balance as required
  • Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds onsite and up to 10 pounds in office/offsite duties
  • Ability to operate an electronic tablet in the field and a computer
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle
  • Experience working on projects for NYSDOT, NJDOT, NYCDOT, or other public transportation agencies (preferred)
  • Familiarity with transportation construction standards, inspection procedures, and QA/QC requirements (preferred)
  • Experience identifying construction deficiencies and documenting nonconforming work (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Attractive salary/benefit package
  • Ability to successfully work from a remote location when not traveling
  • Ability to successfully work from remote location
  • Company assistance with searching the Careers Page and completing profile/application for individuals with disabilities

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Hard Skills
Construction InspectionQuality Assurance/Quality ControlReport WritingData Collection And AnalysisField InspectionsUnderstanding Of Construction SpecificationsProblem-SolvingTime ManagementAbility To Operate Electronic TabletAbility To Operate Motor Vehicle
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationActive ListeningCritical ThinkingTeam CollaborationProfessional Discretion
Tools & Technologies
Word Processing SoftwareSpreadsheet SoftwareProject Management SoftwareElectronic Tablet
Certifications & Qualifications
NICET Level II Certification
Industry Keywords
Civil InfrastructureTransportation ConstructionNYSDOTNJDOTNYCDOTConstruction StandardsInspection ProceduresContract DocumentsConstruction Safety PracticesHeavy Civil Projects