Transportation Construction Inspector

CDR Maguire Inc.; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CDR Maguire Inc., a leading engineering firm, is seeking experienced Transportation Construction Inspectors for projects in Montgomery County for the 2025 construction season. Ideal candidates will have significant experience, especially with PennDOT, and will be involved in ensuring compliance with contract documents, preparing reports, and communicating with contractors.

Benefits

Competitive benefits packages

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum one year PennDOT experience or two years of transportation, highway, or bridge inspection experience.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• NICET Level 2 or higher in Transportation/Highway Construction is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Basic Math Computation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree

Tools

OSHA 10-Hour certification

Job description

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 preferred. CDR offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects, career progression opportunities and competitive benefits.

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure compliance with the contract documents by the contractor.
• Responsible for consulting with contractors, consultants, engineers, job superintendents, and others in matters related to plans, specifications, materials, equipment, and the methods, practices and safety precautions involved in construction and installation of the work.
• Prepares daily progress reports and maintains progress schedules.
• Checks shop drawings and contractors' quotations for variation.
• Maintains records of quantities and cost of materials used.
• Prepares contractors' periodic progress payment claims and recommends payment.

OTHER PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Travel as required a as it relates to above duties or as directed by supervisor.
• Provide positive attitude to establish competence and pride in the company.
• Other duties which may be required which are commensurate with the position.

• High school diploma or GED, required. Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree is a plus.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English and perform basic math computations for length, area, and volume.
• Minimum of one (1) year PennDOT experience or higher or minimum of two (2) years of transportation, highway, or bridge construction inspection experience.
• Four (4) years of highway or bridge construction, non-highway or bridge inspection, or highway or bridge design experience and non-inspection personnel must successfully complete the twelve (12) web- based TCI training modules can substitute for other required experience.
• Civil Engineering or Construction degree can substitute for needed experience.
• Bachelor's of Science degree in a non-Civil Engineering field with the successful completion of the twelve (12) web-based TCI training modules can substitute for needed experience.

The following certifications are preferred:

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

CDR Maguire provides employees competitive benefits packages and the resources to develop and succeed in both their professional and personal lives. We support employees and their eligible family members with a comprehensive benefits program, which provides variety and flexibility to meet individual needs.