Construction Inspector Jobs in New York
Construction inspector jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in public infrastructure, commercial development, and residential construction with openings at every level from entry-level field inspector through senior project oversight roles. Most hiring is centered in New York City, Buffalo, and Albany, where employers such as AECOM, Turner Construction, and the New York City Department of Buildings maintain a consistent presence and ongoing demand. The most sought-after specialties include building code compliance, structural inspection, and transportation infrastructure. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Project Resources Group (PRG)
As a leading provider of construction management, outside plant damage assessment & recovery, business outsourcing and consulting services, PRG offers services within the cable, telephony, construction and utility industries, including:
- Back Office Processing
- Technical Support
- Network Infrastructure
- Engineering & Design
- Project and Program Management
- Outside Plant Damage Cost Recovery Services
With 20+ offices and 825+ employees nationwide, we deliver industry-leading solutions with speed, accuracy, and expertise.
Utility Construction Inspector
Project Resources Group (PRG) is seeking a Utility Construction Inspector to support underground infrastructure and construction activities throughout New York City. In this role, you’ll inspect field conditions, identify utility conflicts and interferences, document construction activities, and help ensure work is performed in accordance with applicable drawings, specifications, permits, safety requirements, and construction standards.
This is a field-first position. You’ll spend most of your day in active construction environments around excavation, underground utilities, roadway work, and heavy civil operations. You’ll compare actual field conditions against available plans and records, coordinate directly with contractors, utilities, engineers, and construction teams, and follow identified issues through resolution. It is not a desk-based project management or administrative coordination position.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect underground construction, excavation, and utility work for compliance with applicable drawings, specifications, permits, safety requirements, and established construction standards.
- Perform field investigations related to underground construction, utility conflicts, potential infrastructure interferences, and differing field conditions.
- Conduct site visits before, during, and following construction to evaluate existing conditions and construction progress.
- Identify and document conflicts between proposed construction and existing underground infrastructure, including electric, gas, telecommunications, water, sewer, and other subsurface facilities.
- Compare actual field conditions and construction activities against drawings, utility records, mark-outs, surveys, permits, and other available documentation.
- Monitor excavation, trenching, shoring, utility installation, backfilling, restoration, and related construction activities.
- Identify defective, noncompliant, or incomplete work and promptly communicate findings to the appropriate project stakeholders.
- Coordinate with contractors, utility representatives, engineers, construction management, other inspectors, and field personnel to address field issues and determine appropriate next steps.
- Document excavation areas, utility locations, interferences, construction progress, deficiencies, corrective actions, and other field conditions through detailed inspection reports, field notes, and photographs.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, findings, open issues, responsible parties, required follow-up, and final resolution; verify that deficiencies and outstanding field issues are appropriately closed.
- Escalate significant utility conflicts, safety concerns, construction deficiencies, constructability issues, and potential schedule impacts to project leadership.
- Participate in job walks, pre-construction meetings, field coordination meetings, and project status meetings as required.
- Work safely and professionally within active roadway, excavation, utility, and heavy construction environments, with regular travel throughout the five boroughs and assigned NYC project areas.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Direct field experience involving construction inspection, heavy civil construction, and underground infrastructure. Backgrounds that translate well include:
- Construction inspection
- Heavy civil construction
- Underground utility construction
- Utility interference or conflict investigation
- Excavation and trenching operations
- Electric, gas, water, sewer, or telecommunications underground construction
- Utility relocation or subsurface utility engineering/investigation
- Roadway, street, civil, or site construction
- Underground telecommunications infrastructure or utility coordination
- Previous construction inspection or utility experience within New York City is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with the complexity of NYC underground infrastructure, congested utility environments, roadway/right-of-way work, and street-opening construction is strongly preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, utility plans, specifications, permits, mark-outs, sketches, surveys, and field documentation.
- Knowledge of utility locating and mark-out practices and experience recognizing undocumented utilities, obstructions, conflicts, and differing field conditions.
- Experience documenting deficiencies, noncompliant work, corrective actions, and construction conditions clearly and accurately.
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, field conditions, inspection practices, and basic constructability.
- Sound judgment about when to escalate safety concerns, utility conflicts, construction deficiencies, and potential schedule impacts.
- Ability to work independently in the field while coordinating effectively with contractors, utilities, inspectors, engineers, construction management, and other stakeholders.
- Strong observation, communication, organization, follow-through, and attention to detail.
Work Environment & Requirements
- The majority of your time will be spent in the field, with regular travel throughout the five boroughs and assigned New York City project areas.
- Fieldwork includes active roadway, excavation, utility, and heavy construction environments and may involve trenching, shoring, backfilling, restoration, heavy equipment, and subsurface infrastructure.
- Candidates must be comfortable entering active construction areas, observing excavation and utility work, interacting directly with construction crews and utility personnel, and independently evaluating field conditions.
- This role requires the ability to recognize when construction activities or actual field conditions differ from drawings, specifications, permits, or available utility records and to clearly document and communicate those discrepancies through resolution.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer competitive hourly pay ($35 to $45 per hour based on experience) along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- 401(k) retirement plan, with company match after one (1) year
- Short-term disability coverage after one (1) year
- Paid time off and holidays
- Additional perks such as company-paid life insurance and other supplemental insurances available
The pay range for this role is:
35 - 45 USD per hour(PRG New York, NY)
About Project Resources Group (PRG)
As a leading provider of construction management, outside plant damage assessment & recovery, business outsourcing and consulting services, PRG offers services within the cable, telephony, construction and utility industries, including:
- Back Office Processing
- Technical Support
- Network Infrastructure
- Engineering & Design
- Project and Program Management
- Outside Plant Damage Cost Recovery Services
With 20+ offices and 825+ employees nationwide, we deliver industry-leading solutions with speed, accuracy, and expertise.
Utility Construction Inspector
Project Resources Group (PRG) is seeking a Utility Construction Inspector to support underground infrastructure and construction activities throughout New York City. In this role, you’ll inspect field conditions, identify utility conflicts and interferences, document construction activities, and help ensure work is performed in accordance with applicable drawings, specifications, permits, safety requirements, and construction standards.
This is a field-first position. You’ll spend most of your day in active construction environments around excavation, underground utilities, roadway work, and heavy civil operations. You’ll compare actual field conditions against available plans and records, coordinate directly with contractors, utilities, engineers, and construction teams, and follow identified issues through resolution. It is not a desk-based project management or administrative coordination position.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspect underground construction, excavation, and utility work for compliance with applicable drawings, specifications, permits, safety requirements, and established construction standards.
- Perform field investigations related to underground construction, utility conflicts, potential infrastructure interferences, and differing field conditions.
- Conduct site visits before, during, and following construction to evaluate existing conditions and construction progress.
- Identify and document conflicts between proposed construction and existing underground infrastructure, including electric, gas, telecommunications, water, sewer, and other subsurface facilities.
- Compare actual field conditions and construction activities against drawings, utility records, mark-outs, surveys, permits, and other available documentation.
- Monitor excavation, trenching, shoring, utility installation, backfilling, restoration, and related construction activities.
- Identify defective, noncompliant, or incomplete work and promptly communicate findings to the appropriate project stakeholders.
- Coordinate with contractors, utility representatives, engineers, construction management, other inspectors, and field personnel to address field issues and determine appropriate next steps.
- Document excavation areas, utility locations, interferences, construction progress, deficiencies, corrective actions, and other field conditions through detailed inspection reports, field notes, and photographs.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, findings, open issues, responsible parties, required follow-up, and final resolution; verify that deficiencies and outstanding field issues are appropriately closed.
- Escalate significant utility conflicts, safety concerns, construction deficiencies, constructability issues, and potential schedule impacts to project leadership.
- Participate in job walks, pre-construction meetings, field coordination meetings, and project status meetings as required.
- Work safely and professionally within active roadway, excavation, utility, and heavy construction environments, with regular travel throughout the five boroughs and assigned NYC project areas.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Direct field experience involving construction inspection, heavy civil construction, and underground infrastructure. Backgrounds that translate well include:
- Construction inspection
- Heavy civil construction
- Underground utility construction
- Utility interference or conflict investigation
- Excavation and trenching operations
- Electric, gas, water, sewer, or telecommunications underground construction
- Utility relocation or subsurface utility engineering/investigation
- Roadway, street, civil, or site construction
- Underground telecommunications infrastructure or utility coordination
- Previous construction inspection or utility experience within New York City is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with the complexity of NYC underground infrastructure, congested utility environments, roadway/right-of-way work, and street-opening construction is strongly preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, utility plans, specifications, permits, mark-outs, sketches, surveys, and field documentation.
- Knowledge of utility locating and mark-out practices and experience recognizing undocumented utilities, obstructions, conflicts, and differing field conditions.
- Experience documenting deficiencies, noncompliant work, corrective actions, and construction conditions clearly and accurately.
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, field conditions, inspection practices, and basic constructability.
- Sound judgment about when to escalate safety concerns, utility conflicts, construction deficiencies, and potential schedule impacts.
- Ability to work independently in the field while coordinating effectively with contractors, utilities, inspectors, engineers, construction management, and other stakeholders.
- Strong observation, communication, organization, follow-through, and attention to detail.
Work Environment & Requirements
- The majority of your time will be spent in the field, with regular travel throughout the five boroughs and assigned New York City project areas.
- Fieldwork includes active roadway, excavation, utility, and heavy construction environments and may involve trenching, shoring, backfilling, restoration, heavy equipment, and subsurface infrastructure.
- Candidates must be comfortable entering active construction areas, observing excavation and utility work, interacting directly with construction crews and utility personnel, and independently evaluating field conditions.
- This role requires the ability to recognize when construction activities or actual field conditions differ from drawings, specifications, permits, or available utility records and to clearly document and communicate those discrepancies through resolution.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer competitive hourly pay ($35 to $45 per hour based on experience) along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- 401(k) retirement plan, with company match after one (1) year
- Short-term disability coverage after one (1) year
- Paid time off and holidays
- Additional perks such as company-paid life insurance and other supplemental insurances available
The pay range for this role is:
35 - 45 USD per hour(PRG New York, NY)
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction inspector jobs across New York.
- Active New York State certification or DOB licensure recognized for construction inspection work
- Experience reading and interpreting architectural, structural, or civil engineering plans
- Knowledge of New York City Building Code or New York State building standards
- OSHA 30-hour construction safety certification or equivalent safety training
- Strong written documentation skills for field reports and violation notices
- Valid driver's license and ability to access active construction sites
Construction Inspector Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a construction inspector in New York?
Most construction inspector positions in New York require either a degree in civil engineering, architecture, or construction management, or several years of hands-on trades experience. New York City specifically requires inspectors working under the Department of Buildings to hold a Special Inspection Agency approval or a licensed professional credential. State agency roles often require passing a civil service exam through the New York State Department of Civil Service, which administers competitive titles like Construction Inspector I and II.
Which companies hire construction inspectors in New York?
Employers hiring construction inspectors in New York right now include Greenman-Pedersen, Fisher Associates, and Labella Associates, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New York's volume of publicly funded infrastructure projects means city and state agencies, along with large engineering consultancies, consistently post among the most openings.
Which New York cities have the most construction inspector jobs?
The cities with the most construction inspector openings in New York are New York, Albany, and Buffalo. New York City drives the largest share of demand given the scale of its public works, transit, and commercial development activity, while Buffalo and Albany reflect steady infrastructure investment tied to state agency projects and regional development initiatives.
Are there remote construction inspector jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. About 24% of construction inspector openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, since most inspection work requires physical presence on active job sites. The portions of the role most compatible with remote work include report writing, plan review, and permit documentation.
How can I get hired as a construction inspector in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is sitting for a New York State civil service exam for an entry-level Construction Inspector title, which allows candidates with a qualifying degree to compete without prior inspection experience. Large employers such as the New York City Department of Design and Construction and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority run associate and provisional programs that hire from adjacent roles like construction laborer, estimating assistant, or engineering technician. A credentials edge comes from completing an OSHA 30-hour course and obtaining an ICC certification in a specialty such as building or plumbing inspection.
Where can I find and apply to construction inspector jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to construction inspector jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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