Field Inspector II
2 days ago
New York
Job Description About Stratus Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places. The Role We are seeking a talented and motivated individual with interest and experience in building evaluation and inspections during construction to join our growing team in New York. This position offers a primarily field inspector role with pathways for advancement into project management for candidates with interest in career development. This dynamic position spans from detailed building envelope evaluation and construction oversight to address safety and compliance requirements, tailored to your skills and career aspirations. Responsibilities • Works under minimum supervision to perform field inspection identifying conditions in need of repair related to safety and code requirements and prepare reports identifying areas of concern, • Analyze restoration work during construction to verify conformance with design documents and prepare reports on compliance or non-compliance based on observations, • Perform field testing such as water infiltration testing, air leakage testing, sealant adhesion testing, and fastener pull tests as required, • Communicate inspection findings clearly and professionally to project managers, contractors, and design teams, • Monitor corrective work to ensure previously identified deficiencies are properly resolved, • Maintain inspection calendar and coordinate with several project managers on job status and deliverable timeline, • Maintain inspection equipment, testing instruments, and safety gear in proper working condition, • Accuracy, quality, completeness, and schedule adherence can be maintained with manager support, • Adhere to site safety protocols and company quality standards while working in active construction environments, • Required to learn the firm’s project management and practice standards, • Continuing education to improve technical knowledge and skills through outside and in-house programs, seminars, training sessions, site visits, trade periodicals, and other resources Qualifications Required • High School Diploma or Associate degree in a related field and/or applicable work experience, • 3-5+ years of proven experience in field evaluation and/or construction administration, • Experience with Revit,Fieldwire,ProCore or similar software, • Advanced proficiency with New York City compliance requirements, • Understanding of concrete, masonry, structural steel, welding and fireproofing, • Ability towalk fire escapes,steep stairwells,and scaffolding, • OSHA 30 and/or ICC Masonry Special Inspector Certification, • Strong technical writing skills for reports, memos, and calculations Why you’ll love Stratus • A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success, • Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize, • Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing, • We support hybrid work and balance because your well-being matters, • Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, • Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability, • Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents, • 401k Retirement Plan with employer match Equal Opportunity Statement Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment. • #LI-MY1