Construction Inspector
Company: Watts Architecture & Engineering
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: April 8, 2026
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Job Description:
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT What began as a one-man environmental
engineering consulting firm in 1986 has purposefully grown into a
leading design services firm. Watts is a multi-disciplinary
architecture and engineering (A/E) firm providing architecture,
civil, environmental, transportation, and construction monitoring
services with offices in Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and New York
City. As an interdisciplinary team of architects, engineers, and
community builders, we work hand in hand with our clients to
realize enduring designs — to create space for what matters. We
have an immediate opening for a Construction Inspector for a local
bridge replacement project located in Chautauqua County. The
position will represent the owner’s interests and provide oversight
of the general contractor’s conformance to the contract documents.
Responsibilities and Duties Ensure compliance with the contract
requirements Understand plans and specifications Document the
progression of work Keep records Respond to technical inquiries
Review shop drawings and material/equipment submittals Resolve
field problems Process payment requests Monitor schedule and budget
Provide overall project communications Qualifications The
successful candidate must have solid inspection experience and
general all-around knowledge of infrastructure construction
including highways, bridges, site work, traffic control, drainage,
paving, concrete work and health and safety A minimum of 3 years of
related experience Skilled in the use of standard software
applications Good attitude and communications skills, including
written materials NICET Level II or III certification in
Transportation Construction Inspection In lieu of the NICET
certification, we may accept evidence that the person: 1) Has
satisfactorily performed similar duties as a former employee of a
public agency such as the NYS Department of Transportation; 2) Or
has a combination of education and appropriate experience
commensurate with the scope of the position; 3) Or qualifies for an
equivalent ASCE Grade. Compensation $40 - $60 per hour All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or
other legally protected status
Keywords: Watts Architecture & Engineering, West Seneca , Construction Inspector, Engineering , Buffalo, New York
