Transportation Construction Inspector

CDR Companies; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking experienced Transportation Construction Inspectors for projects in Montgomery County for the 2025 construction season. Local candidates are preferred. The role involves ensuring compliance with contract documents and preparing progress reports. Competitive benefits and career progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive benefits packages

Resources for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year PennDOT experience or two years of construction inspection experience.
• High school diploma or GED required; Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with contract documents by the contractor.
• Prepare daily progress reports and maintain progress schedules.
• Check shop drawings and contractors' quotations for variations.

Skills

Effective reading

Writing

Communication

Basic math computations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree

Tools

NICET Level 2

NECEPT Bituminous field certification

ACI/PennDOT Concrete field technician certification

PennDOT/PTC CDS certification

OSHA 10-Hour certification

Job description

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CDR Maguire Inc., a national multi-disciplinary engineering firm, is seeking experienced Transportation Construction Inspectors for projects in PennDOT District 6, Montgomery County, for the upcoming 2025 construction season. Pennsylvania residents are preferred. CDR offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects, career progression opportunities, and competitive benefits.

Relocation and Sponsorship are not available. Local candidates are highly desirable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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

OTHER PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

1. Travel as required related to duties or as directed by supervisor.
2. Provide a positive attitude to establish competence and pride in the company.
3. Perform other duties as required and appropriate for the position.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required; Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree is a plus.
• Effective reading, writing, and communication skills in English; ability to perform basic math computations related to length, area, and volume.
• 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 personnel must complete the twelve (12) web-based TCI training modules, which can substitute for other experience.
• 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.

Preferred Certifications:

• 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

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

Benefits:

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