Sr. Construction Inspector III

We Make Everything Around Us Better

At PRIME AE, that’s not a slogan, it’s how we work.

Every bridge, building, campus, park, and roadway we design exists to improve how people live, move, learn, and connect. Through architecture, engineering, planning, and consulting, we partner with clients to create thoughtful, practical solutions that leave communities stronger than we found them.

If you want your work to matter, and to be surrounded by smart, collaborative people who care about doing things the right way, you’ll feel at home here.

Who We Are:

PRIME AE Group, Inc. (www.primeeng.com) 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.

The Opportunity:

We are currently seeking 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.

What You’ll Do:

As a Senior Construction Inspector III, you will independently perform and provide technical oversight of construction inspection activities for complex roadway, bridge, transportation, and infrastructure improvement projects.

You will evaluate construction methods, materials, workmanship, and project documentation while ensuring compliance with approved plans, specifications, applicable standards, and contract requirements. Serving as a senior field resource, you will collaborate with contractors, engineers, project managers, and agency representatives to resolve technical challenges, maintain quality standards, and support successful project delivery.

You will also provide technical leadership and mentorship to inspection professionals, supporting consistent inspection practices and continuous improvement across project teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advanced Construction Inspection & Oversight: 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.
• Quality Assurance & Technical Expertise: Evaluate construction materials, workmanship, installation methods, and inspection procedures; identify deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and provide technical guidance to maintain project quality standards.
• Construction Documentation & Reporting: 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.
• Contractor & Agency Coordination: 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.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Monitor construction activities for adherence to established safety procedures, contract requirements, and applicable regulations, identifying and communicating potential risks and corrective actions.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: 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.

What You’ll Bring:

• 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.

Why PRIME AE:

We don’t just fill positions; we invest in people.

At PRIME AE, you’ll find a supportive, flexible environment where careers are built intentionally, not accidentally. You’ll work on projects that improve everyday life, alongside colleagues who challenge and respect one another.

What sets us apart:

• 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.

Our Commitment:

PRIME AE Group is committed to creating an inclusive environment where differences are respected, voices are heard, and everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

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