Field Construction Assistant & Inspector

JMT; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a Technical Assistant for PennDOT-focused work in our Allentown Construction Management Team. The role involves applying standard inspection procedures to ongoing construction activities to ensure structural quality, safety, and conformance to plans and codes, with field-based responsibilities.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license; construction inspection experience and an engineering degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience).
• Active driver’s license and reliable vehicle; must pass motor vehicle screening.
• Construction inspection experience or relevant certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
• Performs routine tests on concrete, soils and other materials.
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes.
• Gathers and maintains record documents.
• Makes field notes and computations.

Skills

High school diploma or equivalent

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a Technical Assistant for PennDOT-focused work in our Allentown Construction Management Team. The role involves applying standard inspection procedures to ongoing construction activities to ensure structural quality, safety, and conformance to plans and codes, with field-based responsibilities.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license; construction inspection experience and an engineering degree are preferred.