[Hiring] Senior Construction Inspector III @PRIME AE Group, Inc.

Role Description

We are currently seeking a Senior Construction Inspector III to join our New York office. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly experienced construction inspection professional with extensive technical expertise, strong field leadership capabilities, and a proven background overseeing complex transportation and infrastructure construction projects. You will serve as a senior technical resource, ensuring construction activities meet established quality standards, contract specifications, safety requirements, and client expectations.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to apply your expertise to challenging infrastructure projects, provide technical guidance to inspection teams, strengthen relationships with contractors and agency representatives, and contribute to the successful delivery of transportation improvements throughout New York.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; an associate or bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive construction inspection experience preferred, including significant experience with complex transportation, roadway, bridge, or infrastructure construction projects.
• Expert-level knowledge of construction methods, materials, engineering plans, specifications, inspection procedures, quality assurance practices, and applicable transportation construction standards.
• Extensive experience supporting NYSDOT, NYSTA, or other public-sector transportation agencies preferred, including familiarity with agency specifications, inspection requirements, construction documentation, and project delivery procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to independently evaluate complex construction issues, provide technical recommendations, coordinate with contractors and agency representatives, and mentor inspection professionals.
• Strong leadership, communication, technical judgment, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic construction inspection reporting systems and the ability to work effectively in active construction environments.

Requirements

• Independently perform and provide technical oversight of complex roadway, bridge, transportation, and infrastructure construction activities, ensuring compliance with approved plans, specifications, contract documents, and applicable agency requirements.
• Evaluate construction materials, workmanship, installation methods, and inspection procedures; identify deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and provide technical guidance to maintain project quality standards.
• Prepare and review comprehensive daily inspection reports, field measurements, construction quantities, progress records, and supporting documentation to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with project requirements.
• Serve as a senior field resource, collaborating with contractors, engineers, project managers, and agency representatives to resolve complex construction issues, coordinate project activities, and support successful project delivery.
• Monitor construction activities for adherence to established safety procedures, contract requirements, and applicable regulations, identifying and communicating potential risks and corrective actions.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior and intermediate inspectors, support inspection team coordination, participate in project meetings, and promote consistent inspection practices and quality standards.

Benefits

• Career Growth: Flexible career paths across disciplines, from technical expertise to project and people leadership.
• People-First Culture: We value trust, integrity, and collaboration, and we mean it.
• Meaningful Work: Projects that strengthen communities, infrastructure, and public spaces.
• Growth with Purpose: Strategic expansion backed by strong leadership and investment.
• National Reach, Local Feel: Big-firm resources with the agility and relationships of local offices.

Company Description

PRIME AE Group, Inc. is a nationally ranked, full-service architecture and engineering firm driven by collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to strengthening the communities we serve. With a growing footprint of offices across the country and a diverse team of more than 550 professionals, we partner with public and private sector clients to deliver thoughtful, high-impact solutions across transportation, education, healthcare, municipal, federal, commercial, and recreational markets.

Our culture blends entrepreneurial energy with the resources of a scaled, multidisciplinary platform—giving our people the opportunity to shape meaningful projects while influencing the future direction of the firm. As PRIME AE continues to expand its capabilities, geographic reach, and leadership bench, this is an exciting time to join a team that is building momentum, investing in growth, and empowering leaders to make a lasting impact.