Construction Inspector - Transportation

Artheon; Berlin (NJ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Artheon is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector for projects in New Jersey. The role focuses on inspecting heavy highway, bridge, and road construction to ensure compliance with plans, specs, and safety standards.

Daily site inspections, material testing, and maintaining logs are core duties. Responsibilities include document control, MPT and OSHA compliance, and assisting Resident Engineers with submittals and pay-item tracking.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Heavy Highway construction.
• Certified NICET II or higher; ACI Field Grade I; NJSAT; Rutgers TCC.
• Ability to read complex blueprints and use agency electronic record systems.
• Must have reliable personal vehicle for travel to/from job sites and on-site visits.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance: observe work in progress and ensure adherence to specs and materials.
• Document Control: prepare daily inspection reports and logs of materials and quantities.
• Safety & Compliance: monitor work zones for MPT and OSHA compliance; identify unsafe conditions.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Technical writing

Microsoft Excel

Travel to job sites

Education

NICET II or higher

ACI Field Grade I

NJSAT

Rutgers TCC

Tools

Site Manager

CapEx

Excel

Outlook

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:

Berlin, NJ

Compensation:

$35.00 - $53.00 / 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.