Inspection Technical Assistants

STV, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,267 - 62,803; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

STV, Inc. seeks Technical Assistants for Construction Inspection in Pennsylvania. Role focuses on field inspections with PennDOT and PA Turnpike projects, requiring travel to Lehigh Valley, Northeastern PA, and Philadelphia regions.

Strong attention to safety, documentation, and quality conformance is essential. Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma (GED), with coursework in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or GED) required.
• Post-secondary coursework in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is a plus.
• Willingness to pursue ACI/PennDOT Concrete, NECEPT Asphalt, Traffic Control, Guide Rail, Stormwater Management, OSHA Construction Safety and/or other related certifications.
• Review contractor's procedures, materials, and work product for conformance with plans and specifications.
• Prepare written inspection reports on work in progress and completed work, including quantity calculations, and to witness and document materials testing and certification processes.
• Learn and apply PennDOT highway and bridge construction specifications, contract drawings and documents, standards, materials, and work methods.
• Math skills to calculate measurements and items of work.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to learn STV timesheet and expense reporting apps and client-based documentation applications.
• Assist client/CM team in documenting and reviewing activities, tracking status, and supporting payments and change orders.
• Strong written and verbal communication to keep projects on track and within budget.
• Willingness to work safely on highway/bridge construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Inspect highway/bridge construction work and document progress.
• Prepare inspection reports and witness materials testing.
• Learn and apply PennDOT and project specifications.
• Support contractor payments and change orders through documentation.
• Communicate with clients, supervisors, and stakeholders to keep projects on track.
• Travel to field sites and work nights/weekends as required.

Skills

Inspection reporting

Written & verbal communication

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Field travel readiness

Documentation support

Math skills

Microsoft Office

Learning STV tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Civil Engineering or Construction Management coursework

Job description

STV currently has openings for Technical Assistants for Construction Inspection in the Transportation group in Pennsylvania.

Technical Assistants

STV's Pennsylvania Transportation group based in our Douglassville, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia, PA offices, is seeking construction inspectors with experience on PennDOT and PA Turnpike highway and bridge construction projects.

Field Locations in the Lehigh Valley, Northeastern PA, and Philadelphia regions of Pennsylvania.

Our upcoming needs are on Construction Inspection projects are located in the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern regions of Pennsylvania immediate assignments are available in Carbon County, PA.

Clients include the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Districts 4, 5, 6, and 8, and the PA Turnpike Commission (PTC).

These positions require a High School Diploma (or GED), the ability to travel to field construction sites, field project offices, materials plants and testing laboratories, and to safely traverse construction sites by vehicle and on foot. Post-secondary coursework in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is a plus. Staff will also be required to focus on training in the areas of work assigned and will have the ability to advance with completion of training and certifications as follows:

• PennDOT TA-TCI Training Modules
• NICET Level I/Level II in Highway Construction
• NECEPT Asphalt Field Technician
• ACI Concrete Field Technician
• PennDOT/NECEPT Concrete Field Technician
• Certifications and training in Stormwater Management,
• Guiderail/Attenuator installation, Traffic Control, and OSHA/Safety are also desired.

Required Skills, Abilities & Relevant Experience

• High School Diploma (or GED), Post-secondary coursework in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is a plus.
• Willingness to pursue ACI/PennDOT Concrete, NECEPT Asphalt, Traffic Control, Guide Rail, Stormwater Management, OSHA Construction Safety and/or other related certifications.
• Review contractor's procedures, materials, and work product for conformance with plans and specifications.
• Prepare written inspection reports on work in progress and completed work, including quantity calculations, and to witness and document materials testing and certification processes.
• Learn and apply PennDOT highway and bridge construction specifications, contract drawings and documents, standards, materials, and work methods.
• Math skills as required to make linear, area, and volume measurements and calculate items of work in proper measurement and payment units.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to quickly learn and use STV timesheet and expense reporting apps, STV on-line training, and client-based documentation applications.
• Ability to assist client and/or the CM team in documenting and reviewing construction project activities, materials testing, and certifications, tracking status of operations, and providing background information and support for contractor payments and change orders.
• Written and verbal communication skills to assist in keeping projects on track and within budget, assist supervisors and managers in keeping clients and stakeholders informed on project activities and issues, and to quickly remedy construction issues so as to avoid rework, change orders, or construction claims.
• Willingness to work in a safe manner and within company, project, and OSHA safety guidelines on a highway/bridge construction site.
• Possess a valid driver's license and vehicle and be able to safely operate a personal vehicle along, approaching, and/or within construction zones, including detour routes.
• Be able to work nights and weekends when required by our clients and project construction schedules.
• Ability and willingness to attend training sessions and classes to obtain additional inspection and safety certifications and maintain certifications.

Compensation Range: $55,267.00 - $62,803.00

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.