Transportation Construction Inspector

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Transportation Construction Inspection professionals to join their Central PA Team. This role involves applying standard inspection procedures during and after construction to ensure structural quality and safety compliance. Candidates will work closely with esteemed clients like the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. The company is 100% employee-owned, offering excellent career growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan. If you're passionate about construction and safety, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss.

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

Educational Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of construction inspection experience preferred.
• High school diploma required; higher education is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications for compliance with regulations.
• Perform routine tests on materials and maintain records.
• Measure structures for compliance with construction codes.

Skills

Construction Inspection

Plan Interpretation

Safety Regulations Compliance

Material Testing

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Tools

NICET Certification

NECEPT-Bituminous and Concrete Field Technician

CDS NeXtGen

ECMS Wave 5

Job description

Construction Management/Inspection - Transportation

Altoona, PA

ID: 23087

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 is seeking Transportation Construction Inspection professionals to join our Central PA Team. Our primary clients are the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, and other Local Government agencies throughout our Central PA Region.

The successful candidate will apply standard inspection procedures to ongoing activities during and after construction 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.
• Perform 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.
• Gather and maintain record documents.
• Make field notes and computations.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.

Preferred Skills

• Client requested certifications, including: NICET Level 1 or higher in Transportation/Highway Construction.
• NECEPT-Bituminous and Concrete Field Technician.
• CDS NeXtGen and/or ECMS Wave 5.

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience).
• 1-4 years of Construction Inspection Experience.

Preferred Experience

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Previous PennDOT and/or PA Turnpike Inspection Experience.

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.