Description

At C&S Companies , we believe work environment, culture, and the opportunity to learn and grow are key elements when considering a new job. We are just the right size to provide the resources and support you need without the burdensome bureaucracy of a large corporate environment. To that end, we foster a family-friendly and supportive workplace; collaborative and employee-focused with an emphasis on quality, integrity, trust, fun and accountability.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are a top priority at C&S. We promote personal and professional growth by cultivating and sustaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels a sense of belonging. By encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work, we create a diverse and equitable environment where all our voices are heard.

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Inspectors to be responsible for construction/transportation inspection services on a variety of projects such as bridge/roadway/rail road/intersection/trail repair, replacement and new construction in these NY State cities and locations:

Counties of Albany, Broome, Cayuga, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chenango, Clinton, Cortland, Delaware, Erie, Genesee, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Monroe, Niagara, Oneida, Onondaga, Ontario, Oswego, Otsego, Putnam, Schoharie, Sullivan, Tioga, and Tompkins, as well as the greater Syracuse, Buffalo, and Albany areas.

Opportunities may also exist in support of our Railroad efforts in New Jersey and Northern Pennsylvania.

Why Take a Field Assignment With C&S?

• We provide full construction support for our field staff throughout the entire assignment.

• We offer a great employee benefits package including health insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation, sick time, life/disability insurances and much more.

• It is our intent to provide continued employment ranging from temporary short-term assignments up to 1 year in length beginning March/April 2021 to multiyear assignments for candidates who possess additional skills in preparing contract documents, engineering workups and estimates.

• We provide paid orientation/training and attentive management support including 24/7 emergency contact.

• We provide personal safety equipment at no cost; some inclement weather gear and a clothing allowance for some work related items (i.e. steel toe boots).

• We reimburse work related mileage and tolls.

• We pay for work related certifications including paid time off to take test and cost of testing.

• Competitive hourly rate and a monthly cell phone stipend.

Position Responsibilities:

• Working largely independently, performs routine construction inspection services under the supervision of a Chief Inspector or Resident Engineer. May be responsible for review and assignment of work for Inspector(s).

• Duties include taking and documenting detailed measurements for payment, supervising material testing, notifying supervisor of issues and potential deviations from plans and specifications, and working with the contractor to resolve minor issues without guidance.

• This position requires full knowledge of company standards, plans, and New York State DOT specifications. Qualified candidates will demonstrate familiarity and competence with various common job site conditions, will be able to clearly communicate project requirements to a contractor, and have the ability to resolve day-to-day disputes with a contractor, as well as have the experience required to know when to elevate an issue to their supervisor, all while maintaining detailed records of work and measurements and documentation for payment.

• Utilize safe work practices in accordance with federal, state, local, and company standards.

• Communicate incidents, accidents, near misses, potential hazards, and unsafe working conditions to a supervisor or the Health and Safety Department as soon as identified.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Desired 5 years related experience, or similar position with experience in the construction field and transportation projects.

• NICET Level III certification or successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering exam required.

• Associates Degree required; Bachelor's Degree a plus.

Accepted employment offers will be contingent upon candidate's ability to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen in accordance with Federal Railroad Administration Title 49 CFR Part 219

Estimated Compensation Range: $79,040- 95,680.00/year*

Learn about our comprehensive Benefits (https://www.cscos.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Comprehensive-Benefits_2024_rev.pdf)

*Actual compensation may vary based on related work experience, geographical location and market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.

WHO WE ARE: C&S Companies is a national planning, design, and construction firm with more than 600 employees and growing. For more than 50 years we have been delivering critical infrastructure design, planning and construction services in aviation, civil/site infrastructure, construction and program management, construction/design-build, energy, environmental, facilities, architecture, planning, sustainability, and transportation. We have offices throughout New York State, California, Florida, Michigan, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Washington, and Kentucky.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)