Senior Construction Inspector

Artheon; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Artheon is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector to join our team on projects in New Jersey. You will inspect heavy highway, bridge, and road work, ensure contractors follow plans and safety rules, and maintain daily logs and material tests.

Role requires 5+ years in heavy highway construction, NICET III or higher, ACI Field Grade I, and familiarity with NJDOT standards. A reliable vehicle for travel and strong written communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Heavy Highway construction.
• NICET III and above, ACI Field Grade I, NJSAT, Rutgers TCC.
• Ability to read complex blueprints and write clear reports.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Outlook; strong communication.
• Familiarity with NJDOT or NJ Turnpike Authority standards.
• Reliable vehicle for travel to/from job site.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance: Inspect paving, drainage, and structural elements on site.
• Document Control: Prepare daily inspection reports, maintain logs of materials used.
• Safety & Compliance: Monitor work zones for proper safety measures and MPT/OSHA regulations.
• Project Administration: Assist Resident Engineers with submittals, pay items, and monthly estimates.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Technical writing

MS Office (Excel/Outlook)

Communication skills

Travel to job site

Tools

Site Manager

CapEx

Job description

Description

Artheon is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector to join our team working on projects located in the State of New Jersey for various state and regional agencies. Primary responsibilities will be inspecting heavy highway, bridge, and road projects to ensure contractors comply with project plans, specifications, and safety regulations. Key duties include daily site inspections, material testing, maintaining daily logs of materials and project progress, and ensuring compliance with Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT) standards.

Department

Department: Construction/CEI

Location

Location: Neptune

Compensation

Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 / hour

Artheon is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector to join our team working on projects located in the State of New Jersey for various state and regional agencies. Primary responsibilities will be inspecting heavy highway, bridge, and road projects to ensure contractors comply with project plans, specifications, and safety regulations. Key duties include daily site inspections, material testing, maintaining daily logs of materials and project progress, and ensuring compliance with Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT) standards.

About Artheon

Artheon is a trusted engineering and consulting firm offering services that rival large organizations while maintaining the personalized client relationships of a boutique firm. With expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high-quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance: Observe work in progress to ensure procedures and materials strictly adhere to project specifications. Inspect paving, drainage, and structural elements on site.
• Document Control: Prepare daily inspection reports, maintain logs of materials used, and document workforce or equipment quantities.
• Safety & Compliance: Monitor work zones for proper safety measures, including MPT compliance and OSHA regulations. Identify unsafe conditions and enforce environmental regulations (e.g., erosion control).
• Project Administration: Assist Resident Engineers in processing submittals, tracking pay items, and approving monthly estimates of completed work.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in Heavy Highway construction
• Certifications: NICET III and above, ACI Field Grade I, NJSAT (New Jersey Society of Asphalt Technologists), and Rutgers TCC (Traffic Control Coordinator).
• Skills: Ability to read complex blueprints, strong written communication, and familiarity with agency electronic record systems (Site Manager, CapEx).
• Familiarity with New Jersey Department of Transportation or New Jersey Turnpike Authority standards
• Reliable personal vehicle for travel to-from and on job site
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Excellent computer skills are REQUIRED. Must be efficient in Microsoft Suite, specifically Excel and Outlook.

Benefits

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Artheon offers a competitive compensation package including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program and paid time off/parental leave.