Field Transportation Construction Inspector

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Transportation Construction Inspector to inspect highway construction work, ensure compliance with plans and standards, and assist in field documentation and testing. You will work with contractors, survey teams, and agency staff to resolve issues and keep projects on schedule.

You will perform diary entries, estimate reviews, sketches, and quantity tracking while adhering to environmental practices and safety standards.

Qualifications

• One year as an Engineering Technician or equivalent, or
• Two years as a Transportation Technician or Construction Cost Technician 1, or
• Three years of highway/bridge surveying, design, construction, or inspection experience, or
• Three years in quality control of materials or construction with blueprint reading, or
• One year of construction inspection experience with an related associate’s degree, or
• Equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Construction Inspection: review materials and workmanship for compliance
• Testing Support: perform compaction checks and observe placement of concrete, asphalt, and drainage materials
• Project Documentation: record diary entries, prepare estimates, review sketches, track quantities
• Field Coordination: work with contractors, survey teams, and agency staff to resolve problems
• Regulation Compliance: ensure activities follow standards and environmental practices
• Winter Duties: perform tasks during winter operations

Education

Associate’s degree in civil engineering

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Transportation Construction Inspector to inspect highway construction work, ensure compliance with plans and standards, and assist in field documentation and testing. You will work with contractors, survey teams, and agency staff to resolve issues and keep projects on schedule.

You will perform diary entries, estimate reviews, sketches, and quantity tracking while adhering to environmental practices and safety standards.