Senior (Lead) Construction Inspector – Pennsylvania Turnpike

JMT Careers; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks a skilled Senior Level - Lead Inspector for a major project in Allentown, PA. The role includes supervising construction inspections, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and documenting project activities. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in civil engineering or construction management, capable of leading inspection teams and engaging with various stakeholders.

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

401K Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5 years of Transportation, Highway or Bridge Construction Inspection experience required.
• Ability to act in an Owner's Agent/Responsible in Charge Role.
• Active driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans and specifications for compliance.
• Coordinate inspection activities and ensure contractor compliance.
• Measure dimensions and verify construction compliance.

Skills

Project Inspection

Communication

Compliance Monitoring

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

BS in Construction Management

NICET Level III or IV

Job description

Construction Management/Inspection - Transportatio

Allentown, PA

ID: 23232

Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 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 #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT’sConstruction 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

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

Additional Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• 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.
• Ability to act in an Owner's Agent/Responsible in Charge Role
• Active driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle
  • Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

PreferredSkills

• Current Client Requested Certifications, including:
• NECEPT- Bituminous Field Technician
• PennDOT Concrete Field Technician (ACI Concrete Field Technician is prerequisite)

Required Experience

• 5 years of PTC or PennDOT Transportation, Highway or Bridge Construction Inspection Experience

Preferred Experience

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in construction management or civil engineering
• 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:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• Paid Travel Expenses
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 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.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

7248 Tilghman St, Allentown, PA 18106, USA