At McFarland Johnson (MJ), you’ll own your future. We're a 100% employee-owned firm with 80 years of experience delivering innovative engineering, planning, environmental, technology and construction solutions that make a lasting impact on the clients and communities we serve.
Certified as a Great Place to Work, our employee-owners describe MJ's culture as collaborative, people-focused, and supportive. Join us, and help shape the future of infrastructure, together.
McFarland Johnson seeks experienced Resident Engineers and Construction Inspectors to join our team for 2026 seasonal assignment on several available Bridge Replacement, Bridge Rehabilitation, Traffic Signal, and other related projects. All projects are within NYSDOT Region 9 counties in and around the Binghamton, NY area.
About the Role:
As a Resident / Construction Inspector, you will be responsible for tracking, monitoring, and reporting on every phase of the construction process, ensuring compliance with quality control standards, and monitoring EEO compliance, schedules, and budget. Ideal candidates must have a strong background in construction inspection, with emphasis on previous NYSDOT experience.
Why Join MJ?
- Career Growth: Accelerate your professional career with opportunities to lead, learn, and expand your expertise.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside multidisciplinary teams that thrive on creativity, support, and teamwork. Collaborative is the most frequent word used to describe MJ’s culture in annual employee survey.
- Employee Ownership: As a 100% ESOP, your contributions directly shape our shared success – you own your future.
- Innovation & Impact: Work on projects that push boundaries, drive sustainability, and create real-world solutions.
- Professional Development: From mentorship, ongoing technical training, and conferences we invest in your growth every step of the way.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible schedules, generous PTO, and a culture that values balance so you can thrive both professionally and personally.
- Shape the next generation: For experienced professionals, MJ offers the chance to mentor emerging talent, share your expertise, and leave a lasting legacy in the industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Track, monitor, and report on every phase of the construction process.
- Review plans and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Conduct inspections of construction work to ensure adherence to quality control standards and project specifications.
- Monitor progress reports, schedules, and budget to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of the project.
- Collaborate with project managers, project owner, engineers, contractors, and construction teams to address any issues or concerns.
- Prepare detailed reports documenting inspection findings, including any non-compliance issues and recommended corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate records of all inspections, approvals, and certifications, materials testing, EEO compliance, meetings, decisions, and issues.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Position requires full knowledge of and adherence to NYSDOT standards, plans and specifications.
- Excellent technical writing skills, and the ability to maintain project documentation, diary, daily work reports.
- Ability to communicate and coordinate construction activities with the Project owner, MJ’s Project Manager, NYSDOT Representative(s), General Contractor, and our subconsultant(s), and represent MJ in a professional manner is a must.
- Familiarity with InfoTech Appia or related reporting software, as well as use of Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree or equivalent with minimum 10 years of experience in construction field required.
- In-depth knowledge of construction specifications, materials, and approval process.
- Expertise in highway and/ or bridge construction.
- Experience with NYSDOT and LAFA construction projects is preferred.
- NICET certification at Level III or IV or demonstration of equivalency through education and work experience is required.
- Valid driver’s license in good standing and reliable transportation to job site location.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve construction-related issues.
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive base salary with a pay range between $48-60/hour, plus performance-based incentive payment plan/bonus structure.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage.
- Generous Paid Time Off, including Parental Leave.
- Company funded ESOP + 401(k) employer match.
- Ongoing technical training and professional development opportunities.
Join Us and Make a Difference:
Join a team where your work has purpose, your ideas are valued, and your growth is personal. Apply today and become a part of a company where you can #ownyourfuture.
