Construction Inspector - PennDOT TCI District 4-0 / HOP Inspector

pennoniexternalcareers; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennoni Associates seeks Construction Inspectors for projects in the Pittston, PA area. Inspectors will review drawings, specifications and construction documents for building, utility, bridge, and highway work.

The role requires strong communication, field measurements, and on-site testing of soils, concrete, and asphalt with daily reports and as-built drawings. A high school diploma and valid driver’s license are required; night/overtime work may be necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work well in team settings.
• Must be willing to work safely outdoors in differing weather conditions, near heavy equipment and construction operations, within highway work zones and be physically able to perform field work.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on building construction, utility line installations, bridge construction, earth embankment and dam projects, and other transportation projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Communicate and coordinate with contractors, project team, and supervisor staff.
• Perform field measurements.
• Complete material tests such as soil compaction, concrete, and asphalt testing and enter results into report format.
• Prepare clear and concise daily field reports in a timely manner, including photographs.
• Create as-built drawings of completed work.
• Work hours may include night assignments and overtime.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Outdoor work adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree in Civil Engineering (related field)

Job description

Job Description

Pennoni is a multidisciplinary consulting engineering firm with 40 offices throughout the eastern States, including three offices centered in Northeastern PA.

Pennoni Associates is currently seeking Construction Inspectors for projects in the Pittston, PA area. The Construction Inspectors will have qualifications and experience consistent with, but not limited to:

• Performing inspection on general building construction, utility line installations, bridge construction, earth embankment and dam projects and other transportation projects.
• Review drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Communicate and coordinate with contractors, project team, and supervisor staff.
• Perform field measurements.
• Complete material tests, such as soil compaction, concrete, and asphalt testing and entering information and test results into report format.
• Preparing clear and concise daily field reports in a timely manner, which includes photographs.
• Creating as-built drawings of completed work.
• Able to work construction hours, which may include night assignments and/or overtime.

Required Attributes:

• High School Diploma
• Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work well in team settings
• Must be willing to work safely outdoors in differing weather conditions, near heavy equipment and construction operations, within highway work zones and be physically able to perform field work.

Preferred Attributes:

• Prior experience in Construction Inspection.
• Familiarity with PennDOT 408 specifications, applications, standard drawings and other relevant construction standard publications.
• Additional certifications including ACI, NECEPT Concrete Technician Certification, NECEPT Bituminous Field Technician, OSHA 10 hour.
• Ability to work nights and weekends is a plus
• Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering related field is a plus
• NICET Certified (Highway Construction) is a plus

Why Work for Pennoni?

At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of our Pennoni individuals are essential for innovation and growth as a whole. Pennoni, an ENR Top 500 consulting engineering firm, offers many opportunities to help you build your career. We continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.