Facilities Construction Inspector (52675)

Urban Engineers, Inc.; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Urban Engineers, Inc. is seeking Geotechnical/Facilities Inspectors to support the construction management and inspection team on new facility projects in Central and Eastern Pennsylvania.

This client-facing role provides daily field oversight to ensure contractor compliance with specifications and transit facility standards. Responsibilities include leading daily site inspections, reviewing documents, coordinating with labs, tracking changes, and supporting commissioning and close-out.

Qualifications

• 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 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 (ECMS, PPCC, CDS NextGen, KAHUA, Procore).
• Experience with bus/rail facility construction and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily inspection of construction activities: sitework, foundations, structural steel, building envelope, MEP, and transit systems.
• Interpret contract documents and specifications; issue clarifications and resolve constructability issues with design engineer.
• Oversee QA/QC materials testing (concrete, soils, steel/welding); coordinate labs.
• Maintain daily inspection reports, photos, 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 contact between contractor, transit agency client, and PennDOT BPT staff.
• Support commissioning/startup of specialty systems and close-out documentation.

Skills

Geotechnical inspection

Transit inspection

Construction inspection

Field documentation

Education

NICET Level III/IV

Engineering degree

Tools

ECMS

PPCC

KAHUA

Procore

NECEPT/ACI certifications

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