Field Operations Inspector - New York, NY

About Us:
DeSimone is a leading global structural engineering firm known for delivering innovative, high-performance design solutions across the built environment. Our team of engineers, designers, and technical experts collaborates on a diverse portfolio—from iconic high-rise buildings to complex, large-scale structures—shaping skylines and communities around the world. With offices across the U.S. and internationally, we partner closely with clients to bring bold ideas to life with precision, creativity, and technical excellence.

Why DeSimone?
At DeSimone Consulting Engineering, you’ll work alongside some of the world’s most brilliant engineering minds on projects that redefine skylines and push the boundaries of design and innovation. From iconic skyscrapers to cutting-edge structures, our global portfolio reflects a commitment to excellence and creativity.

We are a team that values growth, collaboration, and real impact—you won’t just be part of the work, you’ll help shape it. With strong mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to advance, you’ll build a career as impressive as the projects you’re working on.

We offer a flexible, collaborative work environment along with a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 401K —designed to support your well-being and long-term success.

At DeSimone, your contributions matter. You’ll be trusted with meaningful work, empowered to grow, and supported every step of the way.

Ready to build what’s next? Join us.

Position Summary:

The Field Operations Inspector (Cast in Place Concrete) represents DeSimone in the field as a special inspector of cast in place concrete. They are full-time on-site performing inspections, ensuring compliance with contract documents, approved shop drawings and submittals. This position involves writing detailed reports of each inspection, producing an Open Item list and maintaining clear communication with all relevant parties.

Competencies:

Role Specific Responsibilities and Skills:

• Performs on-site inspections which can include physically strenuous tasks such as climbing ladders and supported scaffolds, and riding suspended scaffolds
• Produces daily inspection reports of project and uploads in job folder including pictures.
• Maintains an Open Item list and monitors their resolution.
• Reads, understands, and utilizes architectural, structural, shop drawings and coordinated drawings effectively and accurately.
• Checks for compliance with local laws, ordinances, and building
• Communicates with all parties on the site, including client, general contractor and subcontractors.
• Provides regular updates to the Project Manager on the progression of work, status, scheduling, and timeline.
• Interfaces directly with contractors as appropriate and/ or
• Trains teammates for inspections as needed.
• Reviews inspection reports and provide comments internally for updates before
• Takes responsibility for maintaining and renewing required certifications.
• Takes responsibility for their PPE, ensuring it is taken to site daily, maintained and updated as required.
• Complete timesheets daily and submits weekly.
• Represents DeSimone and presents themselves in a positive and professional manner.

Communications Skills:

• Effectively communicates, both verbally and written, to ensure clear and efficient interactions with all parties.
• Writes accurate and clear correspondence and reports for project inclusion.
• Understands of the importance of building the client and business relationship.
• Interactions with clients are professional and respectful.
• Provides accurate and valuable input to teammates and management to maintain and cultivate client relationships.
• Provides information and feedback, both positive and negative, to teammates and clients in a person-centric, fact-based, professional manner.

Business Development and Revenue Generation:

• Works with scope items and accurately charges own labor to proper project numbers.

Teamwork and Leadership:

• Understands and complies with the company values and culture code.
• Demonstrates commitment to project goals and applies extra effort when necessary.
• Maintains a positive, can-do attitude and constructive approach to projects and teamwork.
• Actively contributes in a positive manner to the internal office and project teams.
• Fosters a positive and inclusive organizational culture, emphasizing teamwork, accountability and professional development.
• Receives training, guidance and direction in a positive manner. Asks questions to ensure understanding.
• Takes responsibility for own personal and professional development, seeking methods to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Seeks and receives constructive feedback in a positive and professional manner.

Internal Operations:

• Complies with business requirements such as completion of timesheets, correct utilization of project codes, completion of required training, etc.
• Complies with Health, Safety and Environmental requirements, internally and on client
• Seeks guidance from teammates or management where
• Works with other teams, including Shared Services, to ensure business goals and objectives are

Physical demands: The physical demands of the job include walking, climbing ladders and supported scaffolds, riding suspended scaffolds, sitting, and typing.

Position type and expected hours of work: This is a full-time position. Availability on the weekends may be required based on project schedules or client needs.

Travel: From home to project and construction sites.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• ACI Field Testing Technician Grade 1 and ACI or ICC Concrete Construction Special Inspector
• Strong knowledge and special inspection experience in reinforcement layout and concrete placement with a minimum of 5 years experience.
• 30-hour OSHA
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of detailed inspection reports including pictures and concise but detailed shop and site inspection reports.
• Ability to compose sketches/drawings in BlueBeam while communicating effectively through graphic means.
• Ability to participate in in-person and virtual meetings with the design team, Owner, Construction Manager and Subcontractors.
• Ability to travel to remote job sites and in tri-state area, not accessible by public
• Must be able to climb ladders, ride suspended scaffolds, and work at great
• Ability to effectively read, understand, and utilize architectural, structural, shop drawings and coordinated
• Ability to produce inspection reports and work closely with the Field Operation Manager and Project Manager to ensure timeliness of project completion.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction, or related
• Suspended scaffold user certification (minimum 16 hours).
• Rope Access Certification by SPRAT or IRATA
• NJ Special Inspection Certificate.
• NYC Site Safety Training.
• All other special inspection certification preferred (ICC etc).

At DeSimone Consulting Engineering, we’re committed to transparency—especially when it comes to compensation. The salary range listed reflects what we believe, in good faith, is a fair and competitive range for this role based on the market and location.

This is an hourly, non-exempt position with an anticipated hourly rate of $33.65, depending on experience and qualifications. Most candidates are typically hired near the midpoint of the range, ensuring a balanced and equitable approach across our team.

That said, we recognize exceptional talent. In cases where a candidate brings significantly more experience or specialized expertise than required, we may consider an offer toward the higher end of the range. We’re excited you’re considering DeSimone and look forward to learning more about you.

DeSimone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion (including beliefs, practices, or absence thereof), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability (mental or physical), genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Recruitment Fraud Notice:
Scammers may attempt to impersonate DeSimone Consulting Engineering or represent opportunities on our behalf. All official communication will come directly from our team using company email domains. DeSimone is not working with external recruiting agencies. If you are contacted by a third party claiming to represent us, please reach out directly to Tess Garbarino, Head of Talent at DeSimone, to verify the legitimacy of the message.

Notice to Third-Party Agencies:
Consistent with our recruitment practices, DeSimone Consulting Engineering does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, staffing agencies, or search firms. We are not engaging external agencies for hiring at this time. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions—whether sent directly to our employees, hiring managers, or through any other channel—will be considered the property of DeSimone. We reserve the right to pursue those candidates independently, without obligation to pay fees or compensation.