Kleinfelder | Transportation Construction Inspector

ASCE Maryland Section; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Maryland is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector to oversee highway construction projects. The candidate will inspect materials and contractor work while ensuring compliance with specifications. Required skills include experience in construction, ability to read plans, and English fluency. The role demands reliability and the capacity to work in outdoor conditions. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in paving/asphalt, surveying, and road/bridge construction.
• Ability to read and comprehend construction plans and specifications.
• Valid driver's license and transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials for compliance with specifications.
• Document contractor work on highway construction.
• Perform tests for specification compliance.
• Perform tests for specification compliance.
• Document pay quantities for monthly and final estimates.

Skills

Experience in transportation construction

English fluency

Reliable attendance

Familiarity with PC-based systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Education in civil engineering or construction technology

Job description

Century Engineering, a Kleinfelder company, is currently seeking motivated candidates to fill our immediate full-time Transportation Construction Inspector roles. Work assignments could potentially be located in Montgomery, and Prince George’s County areas.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials used by contractors on highway construction on-site and document compliance with specifications.
• Inspect various phases of contractor work to ensure proper highway construction.
• Read and interpret construction plans for structures, bridges and roadways with an understanding of construction specifications, engineering tables and reference materials.
• Perform tests for specification compliance.
• Document pay quantities for monthly and final estimates.

Qualifications

• Experience in the transportation construction industry including paving/asphalt, surveying, traffic signals, flagger/traffic control and road or bridge construction and maintenance, or relatable experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Education/training in civil engineering, construction technology or related field preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, comprehend and speak English fluently.
• Attendance, punctuality and reliability are essential requirements.
• Familiarity with use of PC‑based computer systems and/or tablet systems.
• Frequently reports to project/client sites to complete tasks or attend meetings.
• Valid driver’s license with own transportation.
• Ability to pass a fingerprint/background check.
• Ability to conduct themselves safely as we work in potentially harsh outside environmental conditions, such as environmental hazards and highway construction sites including heights, heavy equipment and highway traffic.
• Position requires the ability to stand and walk on uneven surfaces for long periods of time and be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Salary will be commensurate with experience.