Transportation Construction Inspector

Quality Engineering Solutions, Inc; Jacobus (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits: health, dental

401(k) plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Quality Engineering Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector 2 (TCI-2) to join our Pennsylvania team. The incumbent will inspect roadway, highway, and bridge projects, document daily progress, and ensure compliance with plans, specs, and permits.

The role requires PennDOT-related inspection experience and appropriate certifications; it offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package within a growing firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year PennDOT TCI-1+ or two years general transport inspection with a relevant certification.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills for daily progress and cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections to ensure roadway, highway, and bridge projects meet plans and specs.
• Monitor materials testing for soils, concrete, aggregates, and bituminous products.
• Meet with project staff to receive instructions and assignments.
• Complete daily progress reports, cost estimates, and material usage records.
• Ensure compliance with permits and erosion/sedimentation controls.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Active PE License or professional engineering designation

PennDOT Concrete Technician Certification

NECEPT Field Technician Certification

NICET Level I/II in Highway Construction

Job description

Quality Engineering Solutions, Inc. (QES) is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector 2 (TCI-2) to join our team. For more than 25 years, QES has committed to a mission of performing engineering and construction inspection services in a manner that is both safe and in compliance with all applicable regulatory and client requirements. At QES, we have established and continue to nurture a culture that is committed to providing quality services for our clients. We're looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform technical inspections to ensure that contractors build a quality construction project. The TCI-2 will monitor and document that roadway, highway, and bridge projects are constructed in accordance with the pertinent plans and specifications.
• Quality assurance monitoring for materials testing, including but not limited to soils, concrete, aggregates, and bituminous products.
• Comply with the PA Turnpike, PennDOT and/or Client and project-specific overtime requirements.
• Meet with the Clients Project Engineer/ Manager/ Supervisor or Consultant Manager/ Supervisor daily, or as required, to receive instructions and assignments.
• Complete project documentation requirements: daily progress reports, periodic cost estimates, project work activities including records of labor, material, quantities, and equipment used.
• Perform periodic highway occupancy permit compliance and erosion and sedimentation controls compliance.
• Request from Manager/Supervisor assistance for any instruction or assignment in the inspection of materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with contract requirements and established standards.

Required Qualifications:

• One (1) year minimum PennDOT experience as a TCI-1 or higher, and has one (1) of the following three (3) certifications: PennDOT Concrete Technician Certification, NECEPT Field Technician Certification, or NICET Level I Certification or higher in Highway Construction.
• OR Two (2) years minimum of transportation, highway or bridge construction inspection experience, and has one (1) of the following three (3) certifications: PennDOT Concrete Technician Certification, NECEPT Field Technician Certification, or NICET Level II Certification or higher in Highway Construction.
• OR Three (3) years minimum transportation, highway or bridge construction inspection experience.
• OR Four (4) years minimum of highway or bridge construction or highway or bridge design experience and successful completion of the twelve (12) web-based TCI training modules.
• OR Bachelor's of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or other approved Engineering discipline; or holds an active Professional Engineer's License.

ABOUT QES:

QES is an engineering and construction inspection firm offering a full range of pavement engineering services. Founded in 1997, QES has built a first-rate reputation providing solutions to challenges in the pavement and transportation field using the latest proven engineering technology on pavement projects throughout North America.

• competitive pay
• a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision benefits
• a 401(k) plan
• We provide a generous paid time off package and encourage flexibility to promote a healthy work life balance.

QES is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace, including Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to an individual's race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, union affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, employable physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, immigration status, or any other basis protected by all applicable laws.