Transportation Construction Inspector

ZipRecruiter; Kutztown (Berks County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

CDR Maguire Inc. is looking for Transportation Construction Inspectors for a concrete project in Kutztown, PA, scheduled to start in June 2025. Candidates must have concrete experience and relevant certifications, along with essential communication and math skills. This temporary role offers competitive benefits and potential for future projects.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Resources for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year PennDOT experience or 2 years in construction inspection required.
• Certifications in NICET, NECEPT, and ACI/PennDOT Concrete Field Technician needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with contract documents and prepare daily progress reports.
• Consult with contractors and maintain records of materials used.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Communication

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Civil Engineering or Construction degree

Bachelor’s degree in a non-Civil Engineering field with TCI training

Job description

CDR Maguire Inc., a multi-disciplinary engineering firm, is seeking Transportation Construction Inspectors for an upcoming project in PennDOT District 8 (Kutztown, PA area). This is a 5-6 week concrete project scheduled to start in the second week of June 2025. Concrete experience and certification are required. Upon completion of this project, inspectors will be assigned to other available projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure compliance with contract documents by the contractor.
• Consult with contractors, consultants, engineers, superintendents, and others regarding plans, specifications, materials, equipment, methods, practices, and safety precautions involved in construction and installation.
• Prepare daily progress reports and maintain progress schedules.
• Check shop drawings and contractors' quotations for variations.
• Maintain records of quantities and costs of materials used.
• Prepare contractors' periodic progress payment claims and recommend payments.

OTHER PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Travel as required related to duties or as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain a positive attitude to foster competence and pride in the company.
• Perform other duties as required, which are consistent with the position.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Effective reading, writing, communication skills in English, and basic math skills for length, area, and volume calculations.
• Minimum of one (1) year PennDOT experience or higher, or at least two (2) years of transportation, highway, or bridge construction inspection experience.
• Four (4) years of highway or bridge construction, non-inspection, or design experience; non-inspection personnel can substitute this experience by completing the twelve (12) web-based TCI training modules.
• A Civil Engineering or Construction degree can substitute for experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a non-Civil Engineering field with successful completion of the twelve (12) web-based TCI training modules can substitute for experience.

Certifications required:

• NICET Level 2 or higher in Transportation/Highway Construction
• NECEPT Bituminous Field Certification
• ACI/PennDOT Concrete Field Technician Certification
• PennDOT/PTC CDS Certification
• ECMS experience
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification

Additional information:

CDR Maguire is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and EO/AAN/D. Applicants must be able to work in the United States.

Benefits:

CDR Maguire offers competitive benefits and resources to support professional and personal development. Our comprehensive benefits program provides flexibility to meet individual needs.