Municipal Inspector

Van Cleef Engineering Associates, LLC (Van Cleef) is a dynamic, multi‐disciplined consulting civil engineering firm of Engineers, Certified Inspectors, Landscape Architects, Planners and Land Surveyors. With offices in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, we provide expertise in all of the major areas of civil engineering, municipal engineering, municipal planning, and land surveying.

Van Cleef is proud to be recognized in Pennsylvania as a Best Place to Work! Another great reason to join our team!

We are seeking a Municipal Inspector to join our team in Bethlehem, PA. The Municipal Inspector will observe and inspect municipal project and site improvements for developments for primary municipal clients. 

This position requires the documentation of work completed by various contractors and verification/documentation that work was performed within the project and client requirements as directed by the project manager (PM). A municipal inspector may also undertake tasks to collect field information related to capital improvements and items to address client needs. Daily reports will be maintained by the inspector along with photos for projects as directed by the PM. Due to the nature of Municipal clients work assignments may include inspection/observation of road improvements, park improvements, sewers (sanitary and storm), water, curb, sidewalk, grading, concrete work, etc. The Municipal Inspector is also responsible for observing and documenting site safety conditions and contractor compliance with applicable safety standards, including OSHA regulations. The inspector shall report unsafe conditions, practices, or potential hazards to the Project Manager (PM) in a timely manner. 

Primary Duties

• Act in the capacity of inspector/observer to assist Project Manager/Firm in providing extensive observation of construction project and serve as Project Manager/Firm liaison with Contractor.


• Attend pre-construction & weekly job progress meetings.


• Conduct on-site observations of the work in progress to assist Project Manager in determining if the Work is proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents, both alone and/or as part of a team.


• Provide and maintain all records related to the project in question including daily quantities.


• Keep a diary or log book of all observations and daily activities for ongoing work and provide Engineer with daily reports to include all labor trades and equipment supplied by Contractor.


• Review applications for payment with Contractor and confer with PM on recommendations for progress payments.


• Prepare a final punch list at substantial completion and perform final project review for project closeout.


• Construction and building inspectors examine worksites, both alone and as part of a team. Most work full time during regular business hours.


• Observe contractor work practices for general compliance with safety standards, including OSHA regulations related to excavation, trenching, confined space entry, work zone safety compliance, and document / report unsafe conditions to the PM.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of construction site safety practices and OSHA regulations


• Good communication skills, with the ability to work with others and the public


• Self-motivated, organized, and focused, with good attention to detail


• Ability to utilize digital camera, phone or tablet for taking photos


• Ability to write and prepare inspection reports


• Proficient in English.

Certifications/Licenses Required

• Valid Driver’s License


• Clean driving history

Preferred Certifications

• NICET Certification


• OSHA Training Courses

Physical Demands and Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works primarily in the field and may be exposed to outside inclement weather conditions. 

Work requires:

• Full range of motion and ambulation.


• Ability to walk long distances (1 mile /20 acres ) on undeveloped and uneven terrain. 


• Frequent and daily use of technology and computers to file project, time, and expense reports.


• May occasionally require lifting up to 25 pounds. 


• Travel to worksites and regional offices worksites. 


• Must be able to work safely in active construction environments, around heavy equipment, near open excavations, and within traffic work zones. 


• Work site dependent: Basic Personal Protective Equipment will be required.

What We Offer

We are committed to creating a personal and professional environment where we can build and focus on helping communities through teamwork and support.  Our local offices provide our employees with opportunities for professional development and growth, including our Young Professionals Group, a flexible working environment, and times to celebrate our accomplishments together.  Van Cleef provides a fun, flexible, and challenging environment and embraces the core values of integrity, quality, accountability, ownership, and work life balance to guide our decisions and empower employees.

• Medical/Rx Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• 401(k) retirement savings plan (Roth and Traditional) with company match


• Paid holidays, vacation and sick days


• Company-paid Life insurance


• Company-paid Long-Term Disability insurance


• Tuition reimbursement program (postgraduate)


• Professional Licensing reimbursement


• Gym membership reimbursement


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Compensation:

Commensurate with experience.

Additional Information

Van Cleef is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.

This position is not eligible for H1-B or any other visa sponsorship.

We thank all applicants; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.