Overview

Quality Inspector Jobs in New York, NY at SThree

Quality Inspectors play a critical role in construction and civil engineering projects, ensuring that work meets regulatory standards, design specifications, and safety requirements throughout the build process. This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Quality Inspector positions where you could bring field expertise and attention to detail to complex construction environments.

Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy.


About the opportunity

This role could sit within a dynamic construction or civil engineering team in New York, New York, where you would contribute to ensuring project quality, safety compliance, and regulatory adherence. Roles of this type typically involve coordinating between field teams, contractors, engineers, and project management to verify that work meets design intent and construction standards. You could be involved in everything from material testing and site inspections to documentation and stakeholder communication, with the potential to influence how quality and safety standards are maintained across active job sites.


Typical role overview


  • Location:
    New York, New York, USA — on-site with coordination opportunities

  • Type:
    Permanent · Full-time

  • Salary:
    $80,000 – $130,000 per annum, dependent on experience

  • Domain:
    Civil and construction inspection · quality assurance


What you would do

Typical responsibilities could include:

  • Conducting regular site inspections to verify compliance with design specifications, construction documents, and regulatory requirements
  • Testing and documenting materials, concrete strength, soil conditions, and structural elements using industry-standard methods
  • Identifying non-conformances and working with contractors to develop and track corrective actions
  • Maintaining detailed inspection reports, photographic documentation, and quality records for project files and regulatory compliance
  • Coordinating with project managers, engineers, and contractors to communicate inspection findings and resolve quality issues
  • Ensuring adherence to OSHA, EPA, and local safety regulations throughout construction sequences
  • Preparing inspection schedules and working within project timelines to avoid delays


What you could bring

Most roles of this type require the following:


Must-have

  • 5–10 years of experience in civil inspection, quality assurance, or construction inspection
  • Thorough knowledge of construction sequencing, building codes, and regulatory compliance standards
  • Proficiency with inspection documentation, reporting, and quality management systems
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar design software to interpret construction drawings
  • A background or degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate across field, office, and management teams
  • Authorization to work in the United States


Nice-to-have

  • NICET certification or equivalent quality assurance credentials
  • Experience with specialized inspection (structural, geotechnical, environmental)
  • Familiarity with construction cost control and budget tracking


What roles of this type could offer

Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:

  • The opportunity to influence quality standards and safety outcomes on significant construction projects
  • Exposure to diverse project types, site conditions, and engineering challenges
  • Potential for progression into senior inspection, quality management, or field engineering roles
  • Structured development in regulatory compliance, inspection methodology, and construction management
  • Competitive salary, health insurance, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, and 401(k) benefits, where supplied in the role details
  • A permanent, full-time position offering stability and long-term career potential


About Specialist Staffing Group

Specialist Staffing Group connects talented professionals with rewarding opportunities across construction, engineering, and civil infrastructure. We work with leading organizations to build teams that deliver quality, safety, and excellence on complex projects.


How to register interest

If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.

Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.

Title: Quality Inspector

Company: SThree

Location: New York, NY

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