Job Description

Job Location NYSDOT Bronx - Bronx, NY Position Type Full Time Job Category Construction

Chief Highway Construction Inspector - NICET III or IV Wanted in Bronx, NY

Exciting and unique opportunities await you to come grow with us in 2026! At Boswell, we understand the significance of our work and its impact on society. Therefore, we deliver on-demand, sound and state-of-the-art integrated engineering solutions to satisfy the complex needs of the many sectors and communities we serve. Boswell offers a rare, genuine blend of stability, mentoring by engineering excellence professionals, a "family feel" and growth options for NICET III and IV Highway Inspectors in Bronx, NY and also in N. NJ.

Chief Highway Construction Inspector - NICET III or IV Bronx, NY

Responsibilities:

• Manage, oversee and coordinate activities of multiple NYSDOT construction projects and inspectors
• Manage project budgets to track monthly expenditures on project-by-project
• Conduct or direct the verification of construction quantities for contractor applications for payment
• Prepare staffing and cost estimates for new projects
• Conduct municipal constructability reviews which will include roadway projects, sanitary and storm drainage projects, pump stations, generators, retaining walls, bridge replacements, culverts, etc.
• Oversee or conduct construction tasks including bid reviews, contract award evaluations, verification of bond and insurance submittals, issuance of Notice to Proceed letters, construction and pre-construction meetings
• Ensure project QA/QC compliance efforts in accordance with strict adherence to QA/ QC practices & standards
• Provide leadership and direction by mentoring and motivating staff including training, performance feedback, technical guidance, client relations, financial management and brainstorming

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (and/or related field such as Structural Engineering) with minimum of 10+ years of experience demonstrating increased responsibility from Construction Inspector level responsibilities upward: Prior Construction Supervisory experience should include: highways, bridges, structural components (retaining walls, sign structures, culverts), earthwork, concrete and asphalt paving, drainage, water quality basins and utility construction is required.
• NICET III or IV Certifications are required OR Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Proven experience delivering large construction projects as well as smaller municipal construction projects
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact in a positive manner with clients, public officials and the general public
• Must be well versed in the understanding and implementation of the NJDOT specifications, standards and details
• Valid Certifications including: NICETIV or PE (preferred but not required), ACI Field Concrete Testing, NJ Society of Asphalt Technician Certification (NJSAT), Rutgers TCP, ACI CCTC certifications

We recognize that the best way to provide services of the highest quality is by investing in our employees. Our competitive compensation and benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance and voluntary life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability (STD and LTD)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays (PTO)
• Tuition assistance and Mentoring
• Professional Development offered through “Boswell Academy”
• Employee referral bonuses

• Employees may be eligible for participation in our Company annual discretionary incentive bonus program contingent on business and individual performance.

Boswell ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time receive paid sick, family and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

Boswell accepts applications for this position on an ongoing, rolling basis and reserves the right to cancel this posting at any time.

The hourly non-exempt range below is applicable for the job and location associated with this position. Compensation will vary based on specific relevant experience, education, certifications, skill levels, geographic location and other compensable factors.

Hourly

Range: $ 50.00 - $70.00 / Hour

AAP/ EEO/ M/ F/ D/ V Statement

Boswell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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