Transportation Construction Inspection Supervisor

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspection Supervisor. The role involves overseeing compliance with legal requirements, supervising inspection staff, and ensuring project adherence to specifications. Candidates must possess at least 4 years of roadway construction inspection experience and a high school diploma. Ideal candidates have a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and supervisory experience. This full-time position offers growth opportunities and employee benefits.

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedules

Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 4+ years of roadway construction inspection experience.
• Client‑requested certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans for compliance.
• Perform routine tests on construction materials.
• Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Active driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

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Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,400 professionals, providing a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients across the United States. JMT is ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT's Pittsburgh Construction Management Team is seeking Inspector Supervisors to staff existing PennDOT assignments and other client projects.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications, and construction methods to ensure compliance with legal requirements and safety regulations.
• Performs routine tests on concrete, soils, and other materials.
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades, and/or pavement to ensure compliance with plans and codes.
• Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance with plans, contract documents, specifications, and standards.
• Assign, schedule, and maintain subordinate inspection staff throughout all phases of the project.
• Work on behalf of the client to draft project correspondence, facilitate project meetings, and resolve construction-related field issues.
• Gather and maintain record documents.
• Make field notes and computations.
• Interact with the general public, government agencies, contractors, subcontractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries.

Nonessential Functions

• 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

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience).
• 4+ years of roadway construction inspection experience.
• Client‑requested certifications.

Preferred Experience

• Associate's or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering.
• Supervisory experience in construction management/inspection situations.
• Ability to act as Owner’s Agent/Responsible in Charge.

Benefits

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson offers opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and provide comprehensive 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)
• Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedules
• Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement
• And more...

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field. Ability to bend, kneel, stand, shovel, and lift and carry 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.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Quality Assurance
• Industries: Civil Engineering