Transportation Construction Inspection Supervisor

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Fort Washington (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspection Supervisor to oversee highway, bridge, and infrastructure projects in Southeastern Pennsylvania. This role involves supervising inspection procedures, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and coordinating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in construction inspection, relevant certifications, and a commitment to quality and safety. Join a dynamic team that values employee ownership and offers opportunities for professional growth in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Benefits

Health care

Employee ownership

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 4+ years of transportation, highway, or bridge construction inspection experience.
• Current client-requested certifications in highway construction.

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction activities and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Coordinate project inspection activities and maintain inspection staff.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

PennDOT ECMS

Construction inspection tools

Job description

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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’s Fort Washington Construction Management team is seeking a qualified and experienced Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor for highway, bridge, and other infrastructure projects within the Southeastern Pennsylvania region. The successful candidate will supervise standard inspection procedures of construction activities on behalf of our clients (primarily PennDOT, PA Turnpike, and other local agencies) 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 with legal requirements and safety regulations.
• Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance with plans, contract documents, specifications, and standards.
• Oversee, schedule, and maintain subordinate inspection staff throughout all project phases.
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades, and/or pavement to ensure compliance with plans and codes.
• Make field notes and computations.
• Draft project correspondence, facilitate project meetings, and resolve construction-related field issues on behalf of the client.
• Witness routine sampling and tests on concrete, soils, and other materials.
• Gather and maintain project records (using PennDOT ECMS and other systems).
• Interact with the general public, government agencies, contractors, sub-contractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries.

Required Skills

• Computer proficiency.
• Active driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle (must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening).

Required Experience

• Ability to act in an Owner’s Agent / Responsible in Charge role.
• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience).
• 4+ years of transportation, highway, or bridge construction inspection experience.
• Current client-requested certifications, including NICET Level 2 or higher in Transportation Highway Construction, NECEPT-Bituminous Field Technician, PennDOT Concrete Field Technician (ACI Concrete Field Technician is a prerequisite).

Preferred Experience

• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• Supervisory experience in construction management or inspection projects.
• CDS NeXtGen and/or ECMS Wave 5 certification or experience.

Benefits

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth, including health care, employee ownership, competitive compensation, and various other benefits listed in detail in the original description.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field, often outdoors in various weather conditions. Ability to perform physical tasks such as bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting objects up to 25 lbs is required.

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 law.