Construction Inspector

Artheon; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) employer match

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Artheon is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector to join our team on projects located in New Jersey. You will inspect heavy highway, bridge, and road work to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and safety regulations.

Daily site inspections, material testing, and maintenance of daily logs are required, along with enforcing MPT standards and supporting Resident Engineers with submittals and pay item tracking.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Heavy Highway construction.
• NICET II+, ACI Field Grade I, NJSAT, Rutgers TCC certifications.
• Ability to read complex blueprints and document writing skills.
• Familiarity with NJDOT/NJ Turnpike standards.
• Reliable vehicle for travel to/from the job site.
• Strong communication and technical writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance: observe work to ensure adherence to specs; inspect paving, drainage, and structural elements on site.
• Document Control: prepare daily inspection reports, maintain material logs and quantities.
• Safety & Compliance: monitor work zones for MPT and OSHA compliance; enforce environmental regs.
• Project Administration: assist Resident Engineers with submittals and monthly estimates.

Skills

Heavy Highway construction

Reading blueprints

Strong written communication

Microsoft Excel/Outlook

Vehicle for travel

Education

NICET II+

ACI Field Grade I

NJSAT

Rutgers TCC

Tools

Site Manager

CapEx

Job description

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.

Department

Construction/CEI

Location

Neptune

Compensation

$20.00 - $25.00 / hour

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.