Senior Civil Inspector

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a highly talented Civil Inspector for construction inspection services to oversee the construction of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility in New Jersey.

Job Responsibilities

The Civil Inspector is a full-time on-site role. The Inspector will be responsible for conducting routine inspections of civil infrastructure, identifying defects and potential hazards, and documenting contract compliance. The Inspector will also be responsible for producing detailed reports and communicating findings to management. The Inspector will have the primary responsibility for assuring quality of the construction. Additional responsibilities include:

• Observes Contractor’s construction activities. Accepts work completed in compliance with contract documents, rejects defective work, maintains log of rejected work, assists with resolution of construction issues.
• Coordinates with Contractor to identify upcoming work; verifies upcoming work against issued look ahead schedules.
• Reviews contract requirements, submittals, shop drawings, and other associated documentation.
• Communicates daily with the AECOM Resident Engineer in execution of his/her duties.
• Communicates daily with Contractor’s field team.
• Tracks progress of work in field. Monitors Contractor’s adherence to schedule and provides input on Contractor’s payment requests.
• Inspects work for conformance with contract documents, approved change orders, clarifications, etc.; identifies and reports all nonconforming work; documents all work with daily reports, photos and videos.
• Tracks and verifies Contractor time and material or force account work.
• Conducts inspections to ensure that the work is performed in compliance with the contract documents. Ensures delivered materials comply with approved submittals. Observes and approves Contractor’s testing and QA/QC activities.
• Maintains necessary project documentation, including daily, weekly, and monthly reports and logs. Prepares other required field documentation as necessary.
• Provides input for construction changes. Assist with preparation and negotiation of field orders and change orders.
• Observes implementation of health and safety procedures and practices.
• Performs other assignments as determined by AECOM Resident Engineer.
• Assists with coordination of contractor work activities with Plant Operations, with focus on civil and structural items coordination.
• Ensure the delivered materials and equipment is the correct product from approved vendors.
• Verification that the quality of the work is acceptable
• Witnessing and verifying the acceptability of all field testing.
• Tracking quantities installed on a daily basis.
• Preparing T&M reports as appropriate.
• Verifies Contractor maintenance of As-Built drawings; confirm with Contractor that this is being carried out; review look-ahead schedules. Verification that work is in accordance with the approved shop drawing and sample Submittals.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• HS plus 8 years of experience in construction inspector roles for heavy site civil infrastructure construction projects or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• OSHA 10-hour Construction Health and Safety Course (30-hour Preferable)
• NICET Level II Certified
• ACI Certified – Grade 1
• Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade II

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering Degree.
• 8-Hour Confined Space Training  
• NYCDEP 4-hr Scaffolding Training
• NYSDEC 4-hr Erosion and Sediment Control Training
• NYCDEP BEDC EHS Standards Training (4 Hour)

Additional Information

• No Sponsorship available for this position
• Relocation is not available for this postion 

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Compensation: 44.78 to 72 (USD) (HOURLY)