Senior (Lead) Construction Inspector – Pennsylvania Turnpike

JMT Careers; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Level - Lead Inspector for a significant Pennsylvania Turnpike Project. This role involves ensuring compliance with construction plans and specifications while supervising inspection activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering or construction management, with at least five years of relevant experience. Join a dynamic, employee-owned firm that values professional growth and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health care, paid time off, and a 401K retirement plan. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Caregiver Leave Program

Paid Travel Expenses

401K Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Transportation, Highway or Bridge Construction Inspection.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Supervise project inspection activities to ensure compliance with plans and standards.
• Draft project correspondence and facilitate project meetings.

Skills

NICET Level III or IV

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Owner's Agent Role

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Associates or Bachelor's in Construction Management

Job description

Construction Management/Inspection - Transportation

Allentown, PA

ID: 22086

Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT’s Construction Management Team is seeking an experienced Senior Level - Lead Inspector for a large Pennsylvania Turnpike Project located at the I-95 / SR 276 Interchange. The successful candidate will work with the construction management and construction inspection teams to supervise standard inspection procedures of construction activities on behalf of our client the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) for structural quality, general safety and conformance to plans, specifications and codes.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance of contract documents.
2. Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance of plans, contract documents, specifications and standards.
3. Monitor schedules and maintain appropriate schedule related documentation.
4. Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes.
5. Work on behalf of the Client to draft project correspondence, facilitate project meetings, and resolve construction related field issues.
6. Witness routine sampling and tests on concrete, soils and other materials.
7. Gather and maintain project records (using standard PTC systems).
8. Interact with the general public, government agencies, contractors, sub-contractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries.

Additional Functions and Responsibilities

1. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

1. NICET Level III or Level IV in Transportation Highway Construction or a BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management along with relevant experience may be acceptable.
2. Ability to act in an Owner's Agent/Responsible in Charge Role
   • Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.

Preferred Skills

1. Current Client Requested Certifications, including:
2. NECEPT- Bituminous Field Technician
3. PennDOT Concrete Field Technician (ACI Concrete Field Technician is prerequisite).

Required Experience

1. 5 years of PTC or PennDOT Transportation, Highway or Bridge Construction Inspection Experience.
2. Current valid driver’s license and a reliable motor vehicle.

Preferred Experience

1. Associates or bachelor’s degree in construction management or civil engineering.
2. Supervisory experience in construction management or inspection projects.

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care and other benefits, including:

1. Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.
2. Company paid Life and Disability Insurance.
3. Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
4. Paid Caregiver Leave Program.
5. Paid Travel Expenses.
6. 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options).
7. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
8. Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement.

Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive, equitable and diverse workforce.