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GAI Consultants, Inc.

Construction Inspection Coordinator CM

GAI Consultants, Inc., Poughkeepsie, New York, United States

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Overview Creighton Manning, a GAI Company, is seeking a Construction Inspection Coordinator to join our team. This position is based in the greater NY Capital Region and Lower Hudson Valley. We offer a collaborative work environment on transportation projects that transform communities, with a focus on work-life balance.

This is an opportunity for personal and career growth through exposure to a wide range of design projects, interaction with highly skilled colleagues, and team-based training. Our team provides expertise in civil engineering, surveying, and construction inspection for public and private clients across four markets: transportation, municipal, land development, and energy.

Creighton Manning has received multiple industry awards and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by Albany Business Review and/or Times Union Top Workplace in recent years.

What employees say Testimonials highlight a flexible, collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and meaningful, career-defining projects.

Compensation and benefits

Excellent, competitive pay based on experience and qualifications

Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage options

Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) with Employer Match

Generous PTO

Discretionary annual employee bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Legal Services

Employee Discount Programs

Paid professional licensing fees

Paid membership fees in professional organizations

Perks such as summer BBQ, golf outings, holiday party, and free snacks

Position: Construction Inspection Coordinator (NICET III certification, or equivalent, required) The Construction Inspection Coordinator is qualified to independently perform, test, inspect, and record project operations and communicate the process. The Coordinator must perform effectively in both field and office settings and interact with the design team with minimal supervision in all phases of construction. Office Engineer experience is preferred to interpret plans, specifications, and standards across multiple areas (heavy highway, structures, drainage, water, sewer, materials, etc.) and to justify when minor field adjustments are needed. The role requires good judgment and typically guidance only for non-standard tasks. This position is based in the Poughkeepsie/White Plains area with field visits as necessary and may be full-time or part-time based on availability.

Essential job functions

In-depth knowledge in the inspection of roadway construction, structure construction, soil and slope stabilization, traffic signals, lighting, ITS, and related areas

Report writing (APPIA & SiteManager)

Material certification

Contract and plan compliance

In-depth knowledge of standards and specifications

Assist Resident Engineers with EBO entries and reviews

Review and approve Resident Engineer daily inspection reports when required

Review/Assist Resident Engineers with monthly estimates and Change Orders

Review/Assist Resident Engineers with submittals, FA, APW, subcontractor approvals, CONR104 forms

Attend pre-construction, progress, and final walkthrough meetings and report back to Group Leader and Construction Manager(s)

Assist in setting up sub-consultant contracts (e.g., materials testing, plant testing)

Assist Resident Engineers in running Fuel and Asphalt adjustments

Create project-specific HaSP packages from a standard template

Develop Construction Management Plans and Quality Management Plans

Maintain CI staff certification log and resumes

Perform in-house field office MURK reviews

Complete project closeouts per the MURK Manual

Job requirements

Field experience and successful completion of NICET Level III testing and requirements

NYSDOT policy equivalents for NICET Level III include prior NYSDOT employment as JE/PET or a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET/EAC-accredited program or approved equivalent

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in highway and bridge construction inspection or a closely related field

Current NICET Level III (or approved equivalent); familiarity with NYSDOT specifications and procedures, including MURK reporting

ACI and NETTCP Soils and Aggregate certification or NYSDOT in-house training preferred

Computer skills required; knowledge of Site Manager and/or APPIA software preferred

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Pay and location Pay range: $50.00/hour – $60.00/hour. Pay is based on experience and qualifications. Primary office location: Poughkeepsie/White Plains, NY.

Job function and seniority

Job function: Quality Assurance

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

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