Field Highway & Bridge Inspector — Maryland

DeKalb Health; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

ESOP

Medical/dental/vision plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) seeks qualified inspectors to monitor highway and bridge construction across multiple Maryland sites, including Germantown. Roles require adapting to contractor schedules, day/night shifts, and weekend work as needed.

Ideal candidates have DOT inspection experience, relevant certifications, and proficiency with Word/Excel. The firm offers strong benefits and a culture focused on excellence and employee development.

Qualifications

• Experience in highway/bridge construction inspection is preferred.
• Certifications in relevant fields or the ability to obtain them (MDOT SHA Yellow Card, MARTCP) are a plus.
• NICET certification is considered a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel and basic computer and mobile device skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily field inspections and observations of contractor’s work for heavy highway and/or bridge construction projects.
• Ability to measure, compute, record, and maintain contract quantities for contractor payment.
• Ability to read and interpret project plans, specifications, and standards.
• Perform and/or observe material sampling and testing in accordance with project standards and specifications.
• Ensure contractor’s work/materials meet standards and specifications.
• Document daily project progress, including work performed, conformance/nonconformance with plans/specifications, staffing, equipment, and contract quantities.
• Enter and record project progress, materials, payments, and documentation in Word/Excel or other electronic software program
• Identify and communicate project issues to project managers and the contractor.
• Identify, assess, and communicate unsafe conditions with the contractor.

Skills

Basic communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) seeks qualified inspectors to monitor highway and bridge construction across multiple Maryland sites, including Germantown. Roles require adapting to contractor schedules, day/night shifts, and weekend work as needed.

Ideal candidates have DOT inspection experience, relevant certifications, and proficiency with Word/Excel. The firm offers strong benefits and a culture focused on excellence and employee development.