Licensed P.E. Project Manager — Special Inspections

SOCOTEC US; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SOCOTEC is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer to serve as Project Manager for Special Inspections from our Mechanicsburg, PA or Philadelphia, PA offices. The role requires leading plan/spec reviews, overseeing field inspection staff, and coordinating with Construction Managers and project designers to ensure code compliance.

Ideal candidates have a PE license (PA or reciprocity), a Civil/Structural engineering degree, and proven experience in IBC Chapter 17 inspections.

Qualifications

• P.E. license is required (PA licensure or ability to obtain reciprocity).
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or related Engineering discipline required.
• Significant experience in special inspections and plan/spec review.
• Strong knowledge of IBC Chapter 17 and PA Building Code; familiarity with Philadelphia L&I a plus.
• Experience overseeing field staff and coordinating with managers, architects, and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate, and administer special inspection projects per IBC Chapter 17 and PA Building Code.
• Review project plans and specifications to determine inspection scope and develop Statements of Special Inspections.
• Oversee field staff (structural steel/bolting, welding, concrete, NDT, etc.) and manage scheduling.
• Control budgets and schedules; monitor progress against scope.
• Coordinate with Construction Managers, architects, and engineers on-site to resolve issues.
• Review field inspection reports for code compliance and accuracy; ensure documentation.
• Attend field and project meetings; represent SOCOTEC/AEG at meetings and events.
• Assist with invoicing projects monthly and advise on Change Orders.

Skills

P.E. license

Plan & spec review

Project management

Field inspection coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

SOCOTEC is seeking a licensed Professional Engineer to serve as Project Manager for Special Inspections from our Mechanicsburg, PA or Philadelphia, PA offices. The role requires leading plan/spec reviews, overseeing field inspection staff, and coordinating with Construction Managers and project designers to ensure code compliance.

Ideal candidates have a PE license (PA or reciprocity), a Civil/Structural engineering degree, and proven experience in IBC Chapter 17 inspections.