Construction Inspector - Road/Bridge (Entry Level)

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

401K Retirement Plan

Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedules

Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson in Trenton, NJ is seeking an Entry-Level Construction Inspector to apply inspection procedures for ongoing and completed construction work, ensuring safety and compliance with plans. Night shifts will be required.

Essential functions include reviewing construction drawings, performing routine tests, and preparing daily reports. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and strong communication skills.

This position offers competitive pay between $25.00 and $35.00 per hour, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Construction inspection experience preferred in transportation.
• NICET certification preferred or ability to obtain within first six months.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret construction drawings for compliance.
• Perform routine tests for concrete, soils, and other materials.
• Prepare daily reports and quantity measurements.

Skills

Communication

Computer proficiency

Active Driver's License

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Construction inspection tools

Job description

Construction Inspector - Road/Bridge (Entry Level)

Trenton, NJ

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 Trenton Construction Services Team is seeking to add entry level inspectors to apply standard inspection procedures for in progress and completed construction work for structural quality, general safety and conformance to plans, specifications and codes. Working hours will include night shifts.

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.

Compensation is $25.00-$35.00/hour, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Review and interpret construction drawings, site layouts, specifications and construction methods for compliance with the approved plans and specifications, laws and safety regulations
• Perform routine tests as needed for concrete, soils and other materials
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement for compliance with contract documents
• Prepare daily reports, quantity measurements and computations
• Makes field notes and computations. Tracks delivery tickets and pay items for processing payments

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Communication
• Computer proficiency
• Active Driver's License
  • Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle Screening

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience)
• On the job training provided

Preferred Experience

• Construction inspection experience preferred in transportation
• NICET certification or ability to obtain within first six months of employment

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field. 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.

Night shift work is expected.

Benefits

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
• And more...

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.