Chief Construction Inspector

Overview

Oversee construction projects, ensure compliance, manage crews, budgets, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• field supervision
• inspections
• documentation
• cost management
• emergency response
• safety training

Tasks

-Supervise field personnel including union inspectors, General Utility Workers, and contractors, ensuring they understand and follow contract scope, drawings, and specifications. -Conduct and oversee field inspections to verify contractor compliance with safety protocols, NYC DOB Code, Code 753, and environmental regulations. -Maintain certifications and qualifications such as OSHA, CPR, NY State Project Monitor, and others required for field supervision and safety compliance. -Manage project documentation including daily logs, schedules, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, photos, and certifications. -Handle contractor oversight through systems like COS, manage change orders, and ensure compliance with internal manuals (CAM, ICM). -Ensure proper inspections and closeout by coordinating special and 3rd-party inspections, reviewing punch lists, warranties, and final documentation. -Coordinate and monitor project costs including budgeting, forecasting, payments, lien releases, and cash flow. -Respond to emergencies and damages including environmental, safety, and system-wide events; prepare investigation reports as needed. -Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday -Lead safety and training initiatives such as Job Briefings, JSSEs, toolbox talks, and on-the-job training; maintain a Zero Harm environment. -The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays. -Facilitate communication with stakeholders, contractors, engineers, architects, and external agencies to resolve issues and maintain project progress.

Requirements

• osha 30
• construction codes
• bachelor's
• autocad
• projectwise
• primavera

What You Bring

-Knowledge of safety and environmental procedures related to working in generating stations, substations, commercial facilities, public streets, tunnels, bridges, etc., Required. -OSHA 30, Preferred. -Knowledge of NYC & NYS Construction Codes (Buildings, Highway, Water/Sewer, etc), Required. -Associate's Degree and 5 years field construction, construction management, project management or site superintendent experience or -Knowledge of the facilities, remediation, electric, gas and/or steam system, Required. -Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc. -High School Diploma/GED and 7 years field construction, construction management, project management or site superintendent experience. -Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and engineering documents, Required. -Knowledge of NYS & NYC DOT rules, regulations and permits, Preferred. -Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Technology, or Project Management and 2 years field construction, construction management, project management or site superintendent experience. -Ability to manage multiple projects, contractors/vendors, and personnel at the same time, Required. -Knowledge of and ability to manage contract administration procedures, inspection and cost control, Required. -Driver's License Required -Engineer-In Training Certificate (EIT/FE), Preferred. -Fundamental background in construction management and be knowledgeable in electrical, mechanical, civil, chemical, construction or Operations, Required. -Ability to interface with external agencies and customers, Required. -Knowledge of scheduling, project planning and coordination, Required. -Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces) -Strong interpersonal, communication, written, presentation and technical skills, Required. -Knowledge of industry standard construction, means, methods and safety, Required. -Bachelor's Degree and 2 years field construction, construction management, project management or site superintendent experience or -Proficiency and knowledge of ProjectWise, Auto-CAD, Micro-station, Microsoft Projects, Primavera, MAXIMO, and/or Oracle Work Management System, Preferred.

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Benefits

-Use personal vehicle(s), and be able to transport, store, and secure company laptops and other job-related equipment in vehicle. Acknowledge that reimbursement for use of personal vehicle is available through the company mileage procedure

About Con Edison

-A cornerstone of New York City's energy landscape, delivering electric, gas, and steam services. -Investing in smart grid technology, clean energy solutions, and reliable infrastructure to meet modern demands. -Focused on sustainability and cutting-edge energy technologies to support a greener future for NYC. -Pioneering projects like energy storage, renewable energy integration, and sustainable energy solutions. -Ensuring the city’s vital infrastructure remains strong, with a reputation for reliability in both residential and commercial sectors.

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