Field Inspector: Roadway & Bridge Construction

CDM Smith; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a field inspector to join our Transportation Construction team. You will perform inspections of traffic control, environmental controls, layout, construction methods and materials under direct supervision on a range of highway projects.

You will determine acceptability of daily contractor work, review reports, and verify QA procedures. Travel 20–40% across project locations; strong reading of plans and measurements is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in English.
• Basic knowledge of arithmetic.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and quickly learn new computer, smartphone or related applications and programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of traffic control, environmental controls, layout, construction methods and materials, and all issues concerning the construction of a project under direct supervision.
• Determine the acceptability of the day‑to‑day work performed by the contractor. Review and recommend the acceptance or rejection of daily reports submitted by the contractor, perform inspection of the contractor’s quality control procedures and material testing, and verify that procedures are in conformance with the approved Quality Control Plan and established procedures.
• Candidate must also be able to review material testing procedures and results for conformance to the contract and measure quantities of materials placed.
• May be required to perform sampling and/or in‑place testing of soil, aggregate base, concrete, and asphalt concrete pavement.

Skills

English communication

Arithmetic

MS Office

Adapt to new tech

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a field inspector to join our Transportation Construction team. You will perform inspections of traffic control, environmental controls, layout, construction methods and materials under direct supervision on a range of highway projects.

You will determine acceptability of daily contractor work, review reports, and verify QA procedures. Travel 20–40% across project locations; strong reading of plans and measurements is essential.