CDS Operator/Document Control Coordinator

Johnson,-Mirmiran-; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Travel expenses

401K plan

ESOP

Flexible and hybrid schedules

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a Construction Documentation (CDS) Operator in Pittsburgh to staff PennDOT and Pa Turnpike projects on the Mon/Fayette Expansion. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, payments, and coordination with field staff.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of CDS experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to interact with multiple consulting firms. JMT offers ESOP ownership, generous benefits, and a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience).
• 4+ years of Construction Documentation (CDS) experience on PennDOT or PA Turnpike projects.
• Ability to work with individuals representing multiple consulting firms.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare contractor’s payment requests
• Manage and maintain project documentation such as PSA reviews, SOS, DBE work, etc.
• Assist in preparing work authorizations and work orders
• Proficient in math and able to check calculations completed by field inspectors
• Ability to perform daily work activities in an efficient and organized manner
• Coordinate with field staff to ensure construction operations are being properly documented
• Assist with project closeout, prepare final invoice and preparation of project final documents
• Organize and maintain project documents
• Interact with client representatives, auditing firms, contractor representatives, sub-consultants, and other field staff
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills

Strong computer proficiency

Active driver’s license

Motor Vehicle screening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ECMS system

Kahua

Job description

Category

Construction Management/Inspection - Transportatio

All Locations

Pittsburgh, PA

Tracking Code

26494

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT's Pittsburgh Construction Management Team is seeking a CDS operators to staff existing PennDOT assignments and upcoming Pa Turnpike assignments on the Mon/Fayette Expansion Project.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Review and prepare contractor’s payment requests
• Manage and maintain all project documentation such as PSA reviews, SOS, DBE work, etc.
• Assist in preparing work authorizations and work orders
• Proficient in math and have the ability to check calculation completed by field inspectors
• Ability to perform daily work activities in an efficient and organized manner
• Coordinate with field staff to ensure construction operations are being properly documented
• Assist with project closeout, prepare final invoice and preparation of project final documents
• Organize and maintain project documents
• Interact with client representatives, auditing firms, contractor representatives, sub-consultants, and other field staff

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Client requested certifications
• Strong computer proficiency
• Active driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle
  • Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience)
• 4+ years of Construction Documentation (CDS) Experience working on PennDOT or PA Turnpike projects
• Ability to work with individuals representing multiple consulting firms

Preferred Experience

• Experience with using PennDOT’s ECMS system and PPCC site
• Experience with PaTurnpike’s CDSme and Kahua system
• Supervisory experience in construction inspection situations
• Field experience with documenting inspection of activities

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• Paid Travel Expenses
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedules
• Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement

Assignments typically require working out of a project field office. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Candidate needs to be able to work in a fast-paced environment with defined completion dates and interact with various personality types and inspectors with different experience levels.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.