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Sr. Inspector
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What they do
A Construction or Building Inspector inspects new construction or renovated buildings to check for compliance with government safety codes and zoning requirements. Checks building structures and foundations, or provides inspections of electrical systems, plumbing or heating and cooling systems, or building elevators.
$68,582 / year median in New Jersey
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Sr. Inspector STV, Inc. dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) United States, Jersey, Lawrence Township Sep 09, 2026 Senior Construction Inspector STV's growing Transportation group in our Lawrenceville or ark, NJ office is seeking Construction Inspector(s) with highway, bridge, and/or rail experience for multiple long term $25M - $1B bridge, highway and rail reconstruction projects. These individuals should possess inspection experience with asphalt, concrete, rail and steel inspection experience, and the appropriate certifications. If you have a High School Diploma/GED, NICET, NJSAT Asphalt, ACI Concrete certification, and/or an AS or BS in Civil Engineering, and enjoy working outdoors, we want to hear from you.
Minimum Required Skills & Relevant Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Structural Engineering or Construction Management; or equivalent experience
4+ years of construction inspection experience with NICET 2
8+ years of construction inspection experience with NICET 3 or 4 or a PE
Experience on roadway/highway, bridge, drainage, utility or other municipal projects.
Have experience with
DRPA, NJ
Transit, NJ Turnpike, NJDOT and/or PANYNJ projects
Familiar with construction management software (CapEx, Site Manager, eBuilder, BIM 360)
Be able to work nights and weekends, as needed
Preferred Skills & Relevant Experience:
Minimum of 8 years providing construction inspections for highway or bridge projects $10M or greater
Have combination of NJSAT, ACI, and Rutgers TCC, certifications
Compensation Range:
$88,488.00 - $100,554.00 STV offers the following benefits
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Back-Up Dependent Care
- Parental Leave
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner.
The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications. Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Health and Wellness Programs