Facilities Construction Inspector

Urban-Engineers; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

ESOP

401K and company match

Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Development

Certification Bonus

Flexible Working Hours

Job summary

Urban seeks Geotechnical/Facilities Inspectors to support construction management on new facility projects in Central and Eastern Pennsylvania. This client-facing role provides daily field oversight to ensure contractor compliance with plans, specs, and transit facility standards.

Requirements include 10–15 years of inspection experience, PennDOT/transit client exposure, NICET Level III/IV or engineering degree, PA license, OSHA 30, and proficiency with field documentation platforms and

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of construction inspection experience.
• Prior PennDOT and/or transit agency inspection experience is highly preferred.
• NICET Level III or IV in Highway/Transportation Construction, engineering degree, or equivalent.
• Valid PA driver's license.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
• Proficient with field documentation platforms (e.g., ECMS, PPCC, CDS NextGen, KAHUA, Procore).
• Experience with bus/rail facility construction and utility coordination for large facility upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily inspection of construction activities: sitework, foundations, structural steel, building envelope, MEP, and transit systems.
• Interpret contract documents and issue field clarifications; resolve constructability issues with design engineer.
• Oversee QA/QC materials testing and coordinate independent labs.
• Maintain daily inspection reports, photos, and diaries per standards.
• Review contractor pay applications against quantities installed.
• Serve as primary contact between contractor, transit agency client, and PennDOT staff.
• Support commissioning/startup of specialty systems and close-out documentation.

Skills

Construction inspection experience

Client-facing

Education

NICET Level III or IV in Highway/Transportation Construction

Engineering degree or equivalent

OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification

Tools

ECMS

PPCC

CDS NextGen

KAHUA

Procore

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: MECHANICSBURG - MECHANICSBURG, PA 17055

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $40.00 - $60.00 Hourly

Urban is seeking Geotechnical/Facilities Inspectors to support the construction management and inspection team on new facility projects in Central and Eastern Pennsylvania. This is a client-facing consultant role providing daily field oversight on behalf of the transit agency/grantee, ensuring contractor compliance with specifications, approved plans, and applicable transit facility standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead daily inspection of construction activities: sitework, foundations, structural steel, building envelope, MEP, and specialty transit systems (bus lifts, fueling/CNG or EV charging infrastructure, wash bays, vehicle exhaust extraction)
• Interpret contract documents and specifications; issue field clarifications and resolve constructability issues in coordination with the design engineer
• Oversee QA/QC materials testing (concrete, soils, steel/welding); coordinate independent testing labs
• Maintain detailed daily inspection reports, photographic documentation, and diaries per PennDOT/client standards
• Track RFIs, submittals, NCRs, and change orders; recommend corrective action
• Review contractor pay applications against verified quantities installed
• Serve as primary point of contact between contractor, transit agency client, and PennDOT BPT project staff
• Support commissioning/startup of specialty systems and close-out/as-built documentation

Job Requirements

• 10–15 years of construction inspection experience; geotechnical, transit, industrial, or heavy civil/vertical building project experience strongly preferred
• Prior PennDOT and/or transit agency (SRTA, CAT, SEPTA, PRT, etc.) inspection experience highly preferred
• NICET Level III or IV in Highway/Transportation Construction, engineering degree, or equivalent
• Valid PA driver’s license
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification
• Proficient with field documentation platforms (e.g., ECMS, PPCC, CDS NextGen, KAHUA, Procore)
• NECEPT Concrete and/or Bituminous certification; ACI certification
• Experience with bus/rail fleet facility construction, specifically with geotechnical, building, and MEP experience
• Familiarity with utility coordination (PPL, Verizon, UGI, or similar) for large facility service upgrades

Work Environment

Field-based at the project site; exposure to outdoor conditions in all weather; ability to walk uneven terrain, climb ladders/scaffolding, and stand for extended periods.

Benefits of working at Urban

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K and company match
• Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Certification Bonus
• Flexible Working Hours

Location: Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Pay Rate: $40-$60/hour

About Urban

Our culture is built around our people. Voted a Top Workplace by our employees, we are committed to advancing careers and providing a foundation for professional growth. Urban offers a wide range of health, welfare and financial benefits to our employees, as well as career development through our own Urban Training Institute, tuition assistance program, and certification incentives.

Founded in 1960, Urban provides services for buildings, ports, transit, railroads, airports, bridges, and highways. We deliver end-to-end project solutions through expert construction management and inspection, innovative engineering design, environmental services, strategic planning, and comprehensive program management. By providing innovation, technical excellence, and on-time performance, we create value for a proud Urban family.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status