Historic Preservation Inspector

Job Summary: Historic Preservation Inspector for an on-going, multi-year municipal restoration project in Manhattan requiring daily construction and quality oversight. The project involves the restoration of historic masonry walls, columns and vaults.

The position is a full-time, on-site Historic Preservation Inspector located in Manhattan, NY. The Historic Preservation Inspector will be responsible for inspecting, documenting, and assessing a masonry structure as it is being restored. The position coordinates preservation construction guidance between the Resident Engineer Inspector’s office (REI) and project-related entities, including the General Contractor (GC), preservation sub-contractors, Local and State agencies, and consulting parties following a range of standards and established practices.

Work includes daily coordination with on-site engineering inspection services, evaluating material submissions against specifications and overseeing on-going preservation craft trades. Inspector will participate in logging scope progression, daily work reporting, monthly billing, various client meetings, and offsite excursions to contractor shop locations to monitor ongoing work.

Job Qualifications:

• The candidate must have technical training in historic preservation and construction management experience; proficiency in interpreting and reviewing architectural drawings and specifications; professional experience with preservation construction monitoring and typical construction etiquette; and the ability to balance site monitoring duties with daily reporting standards.Additional skills include:• Knowledge of heritage conservation and historic preservation principles.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with architects, contractors, and government agencies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Qualified candidates will have a minimum of an associate or bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management, historic preservation, or a related field, as well as at least five (5) years of related experience. Candidates should emphasize any formal or practical training in architecture, construction management, historic preservation, quality control, and/or governmental agency experience. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work productively with minimal supervision.
• How to Apply:
• Please provide resume and cover letter detailing experience relevant to this job posting to Beth Bailly at bbailly@bcausa.com.Candidates possessing the requisite qualifications will be invited to participate in an interview and those interviewed will be required to provide three references.
• Job benefits: Health Insurance; 401k (after one year employment); Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage; Paid Time off and Paid Holidays; Professional Development
• Physical Demands / Work Environment: On-site field office. All-season work with specialty provisions for hot & cold weather work; Primarily 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM work hours, Monday – Friday. Seasonal hours may shift to 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM; Occasional overnight work based on construction schedule.
• Contact Name: Beth Bailly
• Application Email: bbbailly@bcausa.com