Special Inspector in New York, New York at RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC

Founded in 1987, RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC is an employee-owned 115+ person Manhattan-based firm that designs, specifies, and administers restoration, upgrade, and adaptive re-use programs on behalf of owners, managers, and co-op and condo boards.
We are currently seeking a draftsperson for our Structural department. Candidate should be self-motivated, energetic, organized and a team player.

Life at RAND
As an employee-owned business, at RAND, we believe great work starts with great people—and we take care of ours.
Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you both professionally and personally, including:

• Medical, dental, and company-sponsored vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match to invest in your future
• Long-term disability and life insurance
• Transit and parking benefits for easy commuting
• On-site exercise room and wellness perks like yoga classes
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities
• Employee referral incentives
• A RAND Certified Project Management Program
• A vibrant culture with team events, celebrations, and yes—great holiday parties

And we’re not the only ones who think RAND is a great place to work—
We’ve been named one of Crain’s New York Business Top 100 Places to Work in NYC 14 times (including 2025).
Come see why.

Job Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Perform Special/Progress/Energy Inspections on current and upcoming projects throughout the NYC metro area, NJ, Long Island, and Westchester.
• Must be able to read, understand, and interpret all construction plans/drawings, specifications, project schedules, submittals, shop drawings, and other project/contract documents, and perform on-site inspections to ensure compliance with all referenced documents, building codes, and industry standards.
• Must be able to maintain meticulous records, including field notes, and prepare inspection reports in a timely manner.
• Must have familiarity with the latest building codes, code-mandated construction compliance items, and industry standards.
• Must be available to attend Pre-Construction Meetings, Progress Meetings, and progress and final inspections.
• Must be able to immediately communicate all non-conformance items to the attention of the contractors, RAND Project Manager, and the Applicant of Record.
• Must be able to communicate daily with project managers, contractors, and other Special Inspectors regarding the project status, inspection planning, and Special Inspection schedules.
• Must have the ability to coordinate/communicate effectively with contractors, colleagues, clients, and project teams regarding construction project activities.
• Must have a strong attention to detail.
• Must be punctual and efficient.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to comfortably maneuver through active construction sites at existing and new buildings, including crawl spaces, cellars/basements, interior spaces, facades, roofs, bulkheads, etc. and will be expected to perform inspections from suspended and supported (pipe) scaffolding, including ladders, baker scaffolds, and boom lifts.
• Must have ability to perform multiple inspections on a daily basis.
• Must have the ability to effectively work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, both with internally and externally parties.
• Must be able to perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Must have an entrepreneurial spirit in finding Special Inspection opportunities that support billing metrics.
• Must have an understanding of the importance of utilization rates, billable hours, and profitability.

Requirements:

• Active certifications for all or some of the following credentials:

• • ICC Concrete Special Inspector
  • ACI Concrete Inspector
  • ICC Masonry Special Inspector
  • ICC Steel Bolting Special Inspector
  • ICC Steel Welding Special Inspector
  • AWS Steel Welding Inspector
  • ICC Mechanical Systems Special Inspector
  • ICC Sprayed Fire Resistant Materials Special Inspector

Must have experience performing all or some of the following Special/Progress/Energy Inspections:

• Chimneys and Vents
• Heating Systems
• Mechanical Systems
• Sprinkler Systems
• Standpipe Systems
• Concrete Cast-In-Place
• Structural Stability - Alterations of Existing Buildings
• Structural Steel - Details
• Structural Steel - High Strength Bolting
• Structural Steel - Welding
• Exterior Insulation Finishing Systems (EIFS)
• Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints - Firestop
• Masonry
• Post-Installed Anchors (Concrete & Masonry)
• Sprayed Fire-Resistant Materials
• Wall Panels, Curtain Walls & Veneers
• Tenant Protection Plan Compliance
• Energy Code Compliance (Commercial & Residential)
• Fire-Resistance Rated Construction
• Footing and Foundation
• Lowest Floor Elevation
• Public Assembly Emergency Lighting
• Structural Wood Frame

Must have or be able to obtain the following certifications:

• 4-Hour Supported (Pipe) Scaffold User
• 16-Hour Suspended Scaffold User