Chief Construction Inspector - Stations & Facilities Const.

Overview

The primary function of this position is to plan, manage, execute, direct, and/or supervise the activities of company inspectors, company contractors, and municipal, transit authority, or private contractors; that are performing various construction projects within company facilities, generating stations, and substations, or within franchised area such as public roadways, highway, or bridges. Ensure all work is done in strict compliance with all the applicable company specifications, standards and procedures, as well as all regulatory requirements. In addition, CCIs are responsible to properly maintain, protect, support the integrity of company facilities during construction projects, and ensure all work is completed within the specified schedule and budget. This position does not provide employment pursuant to the terms of a STEM OPT Training Plan. Provides oversight and leadership at multiple construction job sites and may be reassigned

to alternate locations based on business requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Lead safety and training initiatives such as Job Briefings, JSSEs, toolbox talks, and on-the-job training; maintain a Zero Harm environment.
• Manage project documentation including daily logs, schedules, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, photos, and certifications.
• Coordinate and monitor project costs including budgeting, forecasting, payments, lien releases, and cash flow.
• Handle contractor oversight through systems like COS, manage change orders, and ensure compliance with internal manuals (CAM, ICM).
• Facilitate communication with stakeholders, contractors, engineers, architects, and external agencies to resolve issues and maintain project progress.
• Ensure proper inspections and closeout by coordinating special and 3rd-party inspections, reviewing punch lists, warranties, and final documentation.
• Respond to emergencies and damages including environmental, safety, and system-wide events; prepare investigation reports as needed.
• Maintain certifications and qualifications such as OSHA, CPR, NY State Project Monitor, and others required for field supervision and safety compliance.
• Provides oversight and leadership at multiple construction job sites and may be reassigned to alternate locations based on business requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years field construction, construction management, project management or site superintendent experience. or
• Associate's Degree and 5 years field construction, construction management, project management or site superintendent experience. or
• High School Diploma/GED and 7 years field construction, construction management, project management or site superintendent experience.

• Bachelor's Degree 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.

• Fundamental background in construction management and be knowledgeable in electrical, mechanical, civil, chemical, construction or Operations, required.
• Knowledge of NYC & NYS Construction Codes (Buildings, Highway, Water/Sewer, etc.), required.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental procedures related to working in generating stations, substations, commercial facilities, public streets, tunnels, bridges, etc., required.
• Knowledge of scheduling, project planning and coordination, required.
• Knowledge of and ability to manage contract administration procedures, inspection and cost control, required.
• Ability to interface with external agencies and customers, required.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written, presentation and technical skills, required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Database), required.
• Knowledge of industry standard construction, means, methods and safety, required.
• Knowledge of subsurface infrastructure construction (water, sewer, electric, gas, etc.), required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, contractors/vendors, and personnel at the same time, required.
• Knowledge of NYS & NYC DOT rules, regulations and permits, Preferred.
• OSHA 30, Preferred.
• Proficiency and knowledge of ProjectWise, Auto-CAD, Micro-station, Microsoft Projects, Primavera, MAXIMO, and/or Oracle Work Management System, Preferred.
• Engineer-In Training Certificate (EIT/FE), Preferred.

• Driver's License Required

• 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.
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
• Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
• Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday
• 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
• Provides oversight and leadership at multiple construction job sites and may be reassigned to alternate locations based on business requirements.
• Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full or half-face respirator, without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations.