Regional Construction Manager/Construction Inspector Lead

Fisher Associates; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Company-paid life and disability ins.

Hybrid work schedule

PTO and paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Fisher Associates is seeking a senior transportation CM/CI leader to guide inspection and construction management across Eastern Pennsylvania, with flexibility around Allentown and nearby markets.

This role emphasizes mentoring teams, coordinating schedules, and building strong client relationships with PennDOT, Turnpike Commission, and municipalities. A hybrid work schedule, strong benefits, and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Eight or more years of transportation construction inspection or CM experience.
• Experience on PennDOT and/or Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to mentor technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor construction inspection and construction management personnel throughout the region.
• Support transportation construction inspection and construction management assignments, including PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, municipal, and other transportation infrastructure projects.
• Promote consistent, high-quality CM/CI delivery through project reviews, field audits, technical guidance, and quality assurance and quality control initiatives.
• Support employee onboarding, training, certification advancement, professional development, retention, and workforce planning.
• Build relationships with PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, municipalities, contractors, consulting partners, and other industry stakeholders.
• Support recruiting, interviewing, proposal development, project pursuits, and strategic growth of CM/CI services throughout Eastern Pennsylvania.
• Provide technical and project delivery guidance related to schedules, construction sequencing, resource planning, documentation, and project administration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Mentoring

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Job description

Description

What You’ll Do

• Lead and mentor construction inspection and construction management personnel throughout the region.
• Support transportation construction inspection and construction management assignments, including PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, municipal, and other transportation infrastructure projects.
• Promote consistent, high-quality CM/CI delivery through project reviews, field audits, technical guidance, and quality assurance and quality control initiatives.
• Support employee onboarding, training, certification advancement, professional development, retention, and workforce planning.
• Build relationships with PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, municipalities, contractors, consulting partners, and other industry stakeholders.
• Support recruiting, interviewing, proposal development, project pursuits, and strategic growth of CM/CI services throughout Eastern Pennsylvania.
• Provide technical and project delivery guidance related to schedules, construction sequencing, resource planning, documentation, and project administration.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum eight (8) years of transportation construction inspection or construction management experience.
• Experience working on PennDOT and/or Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop technical staff.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the assigned region.

Preferred Qualifications

• NICET Highway Construction Inspection Level III or IV.
• PennDOT Certified Concrete Technician.
• NECEPT Certified Bituminous Technician.
• Experience serving as a TCIS, TCM, Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, Assistant Construction Manager, Professional Engineer, or similar leadership role.
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Certification.
• Experience recruiting, mentoring, and developing transportation construction personnel.
• Experience with project scheduling, schedule review, schedule analysis, construction sequencing, and/or Primavera P6 or ASTA.
• Established professional network within the transportation construction industry, including inspectors, construction managers, contractors, agency personnel, and industry partners.
• Experience working directly with PennDOT District personnel, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission staff, municipalities, contractors, and consulting partners.

Why Join Fisher

• Shape meaningful infrastructure, environmental, and community outcomes through work that has visible local and regional impact.
• Grow in a collaborative culture where accessible leaders welcome ideas, feedback, ownership, and professional development.
• Build your career through mentorship, technical learning, leadership opportunities, and exposure to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Thrive in a flexible, team-driven environment that values quality, accountability, work-life balance, and long-term success.
• Lead with influence by developing people, strengthening client relationships, and helping guide the growth of a multidisciplinary practice.

Compensation + Benefits

Salary Range: $80,000-$100,000 Annually

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Hybrid work schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and strong work-life balance.
• Shareholders program, professional development opportunities and reimbursement, supplemental benefits, and employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice.

Location Flexibility

This role is aligned to the Allentown, PA market for transportation construction leadership and CM/CI work across Eastern Pennsylvania. Fisher may also consider strong candidates located near Allentown, King of Prussia, Philadelphia, Scranton, and Harrisburg, PA based on project needs, client alignment, team growth priorities, and business development opportunity.

Fisher Associates is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered to thrive. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law.

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