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Construction Inspector

Mott MacDonald
life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, New York, Buffalo
Apr 21, 2026
At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water. We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story. If you share that vision, even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we'd still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let's explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America. Mott MacDonald is looking for professionals to join our ever-expanding transportation team here in theWesternNew Yorkarea. We are currently looking for aSenior Construction InspectorIIIwith experience inhighway,bridge,and other transportation infrastructure construction projects. The successful candidateis required tounderstand construction industry standards and practices in thetransportationsectorandhaveexperience working on relevant public agency projects. The successful candidate will: Have a proven and verifiabletrack recordoverseeing a team ofinspectors on a diverse range ofconstructionprojectsincluding but not limited tobridge, highway, culvert,andrelatedtransportation improvementprojects. Knowledgeable ofOSHA regulations and safety procedures and practices related to transportation construction activities including Maintenance and Protection of Traffic requirements and guidelines. Possess NICET Level III certification or equivalent combinationof education and experience. Have valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed. Description of Duties: Candidate will report to the Resident Engineer or Project Manager tomonitorthe daily construction activities, track and report quantities,assembleprogress photos and videosas needed, and prepare dailyworkreports. Monitor safety and quality requirements of the construction and report status to the client on a regular basis. Provide oversight and direction toless experiencedconstruction inspection staff. Maintainprojectrecords andcoordinate communication between client,contractor, and other stakeholders as needed. Interpret construction drawings and specifications on construction projects and make engineering-based decisions as needed. Must be willing toworkweekends and/orweeknightsas necessary. Ensureswork is completedin accordance withcontract documentsand agencyspecifications. Candidate Qualifications: 5+yearsinspection experiencerelated to highway and bridge construction includingNewYork State Department of Transportation,NewYork State Thruway Authority,and/orlocally-administeredFederal-Aid projects. Proficiencywith computers and standard word processing and spreadsheet softwareapplications. Must be client service focused, embrace a safety culture, be a team player, and communicate well with multiple stakeholders. NICET Level III Certification orequivalent education/experience. Experience with NYSDOT Site Manager, Appia, and similar applications preferred. Familiarity with NYSDOT Manual of Uniform Record Keeping (MURK) preferred.Coordinate activities on the project site and resolve problems related to the work. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Benefits & Reward At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance. Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills. The expected salary for this position is $69,000 - $84,000. Collaboration at Our Core At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments. Equal opportunity is the law. We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute. Englishversion Spanishversion Chineseversion All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.