Transportation Construction Inspection Supervisor

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Fort Washington (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspection Supervisor in Fort Washington, PA. This full‑time position will supervise highway and bridge inspections, ensure compliance with plans and codes, and manage field staff across multiple projects for PennDOT and related agencies.

The candidate will review plans, coordinate efforts, perform field measurements, and maintain project records while liaising with clients and regulators.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; experience may substitute.
• 4+ years of Transportation/highway/bridge Construction Inspection experience.
• NICET Level 2+ in Transportation Highway Construction or equivalent.
• NECEPT-Bituminous Field Technician certification.
• PennDOT Concrete Field Technician (ACI Concrete Field Technician prerequisite).

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, layouts, specs and construction methods for compliance.
• Coordinate and supervise inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance with plans and standards.
• Oversee inspection staff across all project phases.
• Measure dimensions and verify levels, alignments, elevations of structures and pavements.
• Draft project correspondence, facilitate meetings, resolve field issues.
• Witness sampling and testing of concrete, soils and materials.
• Maintain project records using ECMS and related systems.
• Interact with clients, agencies, contractors and the public.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Driver's license

Motor Vehicle screening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Assoc. or B.S. in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Transportation Construction Inspection Supervisor

Location: Fort Washington, PA

Employment Type: Full-Time/Regular

ID: 25941

About the Company

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee‑owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is ranked #45 on Engineering News‑Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Job Summary

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 Southeast 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) to ensure 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.
• 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.
• Gather and maintain project records using PennDOT ECMS and other systems.
• Interact with the general public, government agencies, contractors, subcontractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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 prerequisite)

Preferred Experience

• Associate’s 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

• 100% Employee‑owned firm.
• Very competitive rate and compensation package.
• Mobile Phone stipend.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Paid Holidays (8, including a floating holiday and personal time off time).
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options).
• Group Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Company Paid Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Company Paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance.
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Telemedicine for on‑demand remote medical care.
• Commuter Benefits (Transit and Parking).
• Recruitment Referral Bonus.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Company Paid Training / Professional Development Programs and Assistance.
• Mentoring program.
• Parental Leave.
• Bereavement Leave.
• Financial Coaching.
• Employee Assistance Programs (legal, financial, care services).
• Identity Theft Protection.
• Various Employee Perks and Discount Opportunities.
• Employee Recognition Program.
• And more…

Working Conditions

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.