Construction Inspector

Mannik Smith Group; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Prescription coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Educational assistance

Paid time off/parental leave

Job summary

Artheon is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector to join our team in Camden, NJ. You will inspect heavy highway, bridge, and road projects, verify compliance with plans, specs, and safety regulations.

Responsibilities include daily site inspections, material testing, logging project progress, and enforcing MPT standards. A strong writing ability and familiarity with agency electronic records are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Heavy Highway construction.
• NICET II and above certification.
• ACI Field Grade I certification.
• NJSAT and Rutgers TCC certifications.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance: Observe work in progress to ensure procedures and materials strictly adhere to project specifications. Inspect paving, drainage, and structural elements on site.
• Document Control: Prepare daily inspection reports, maintain logs of materials used, and document workforce or equipment quantities.
• Safety & Compliance: Monitor work zones for proper safety measures, including MPT compliance and OSHA regulations. Identify unsafe conditions and enforce environmental regulations.
• Project Administration: Assist Resident Engineers in processing submittals, tracking pay items, and approving monthly estimates of completed work.

Skills

3+ years heavy highway construction

Blueprint reading

Strong written communication

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Travel to job sites

Safety compliance

Education

NICET II and above

ACI Field Grade I

NJSAT

Rutgers TCC

Tools

Site Manager

CapEx

Microsoft Office

Job description

Construction Inspector

Department: Construction/CEI

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Camden, NJ

Reporting To: Tobias Morello

Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 / hour

Description

Artheon is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector to join our team working on projects located in the State of New Jersey for various state and regional agencies. Primary responsibilities will be inspecting heavy highway, bridge, and road projects to ensure contractors comply with project plans, specifications, and safety regulations. Key duties include daily site inspections, material testing, maintaining daily logs of materials and project progress, and ensuring compliance with Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT) standards.

About Artheon

Artheon is a trusted engineering and consulting firm offering services that rival large organizations while maintaining the personalized client relationships of a boutique firm. With expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high-quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance: Observe work in progress to ensure procedures and materials strictly adhere to project specifications. Inspect paving, drainage, and structural elements on site.
• Document Control: Prepare daily inspection reports, maintain logs of materials used, and document workforce or equipment quantities.
• Safety & Compliance: Monitor work zones for proper safety measures, including MPT compliance and OSHA regulations. Identify unsafe conditions and enforce environmental regulations (e.g., erosion control).
• Project Administration: Assist Resident Engineers in processing submittals, tracking pay items, and approving monthly estimates of completed work.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in Heavy Highway construction
• Certifications: NICET II and above, ACI Field Grade I, NJSAT (New Jersey Society of Asphalt Technologists), and Rutgers TCC (Traffic Control Coordinator).
• Skills: Ability to read complex blueprints, strong written communication, and familiarity with agency electronic record systems (Site Manager, CapEx).
• Familiarity with New Jersey Department of Transportation or New Jersey Turnpike Authority standards
• Reliable personal vehicle for travel to-from and on job site
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Excellent computer skills are REQUIRED. Must be efficient in Microsoft Suite, specifically Excel and Outlook.

Benefits

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Artheon offers a competitive compensation package including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program and paid time off/parental leave.