Company Description

LKB is a leader in engineering design and construction management, serving clients in the transportation and environmental sectors. We offer a wide range of consulting engineering services, with expertise in Civil, Transportation, Structural, Bridge, Environmental, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as Site Development/Landscape Architecture, and Construction Inspection.

Job Description

The successful candidate will perform on-site construction inspections of various transportation-related construction projects, including major bridge and highway projects. Project locations may be anywhere within the greater New York metropolitan area, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley.

What you will be doing:

• Perform on-site construction inspections ensuring work performed is in accordance with contract documents - travel is required to job sites on a regular basis
• Ensure projects meet compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local rules/regulations and client contract provisions
• Monitor and adhere to project schedule
• Inspect and monitor work progress on-site
• Maintain Daily Job Diary documenting the type and location of work performed, each contractor’s labor and equipment, and all pertinent details relative to the progress of the work
• Provide photographic documentation of the work in progress, including if/when unforeseen conditions, disputed work, or deficiencies in the work are encountered
• Ensure that the construction contractor workforce is sufficient, and that work is being diligently executed in strict compliance with the contract documents

Qualifications

• Associate's degree program in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required
• NICET level II certification is strongly preferred
• 1 years of professional construction inspection experience, including experience with work zone traffic control
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in English
• Experience and familiarity with New York State Department of Transportation projects
• Valid driver’s license and ability/willingness to travel to field construction sites on a regular basis required
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications
• Ability to work night shifts, if required
• OSHA 10 training certification, minimum

Additional Information

The annualized pay range for this position is $66,000 - $95,000/year.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

LKB and VERTEX offer a solid total compensation package including base salary and discretionary bonus plan. We also offer a robust benefits package including, healthcare (with multiple plan options) and dental; Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. We offer a 401k plan with immediate match and vesting, Flex Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and other perks. We provide a generous paid time off plan for eligible employees including 15 days of vacation, 64 hours of sick time, and 9.5 paid holidays (prorated for eligible part-time employees). 

Our “Lifetime of Learning” program also offers tuition reimbursement and additional support for pursuing advanced education, to help employees grow their skills and careers.

LKB and VERTEX are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.