Transportation Construction Inspector

CDR Companies; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CDR Maguire Inc., a national multi-disciplinary engineering firm, is seeking Transportation Construction Inspectors for the 2025 construction season in PennDOT District 6. The role involves ensuring compliance with contract documents, preparing reports, and consulting with various stakeholders. Candidates should have relevant experience and certifications, with competitive benefits offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Resources for professional and personal development

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of PennDOT experience or two years of construction inspection experience.
• Four years of highway or bridge construction experience.
• Certifications preferred include NICET Level 2 and OSHA 10-Hour.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with contract documents by contractors.
• Prepare daily progress reports and maintain progress schedules.
• Consult with contractors and engineers regarding plans and specifications.

Skills

Communication

Basic Math Computations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Civil Engineering or Construction degree

Bachelor’s of Science degree in a non-Civil Engineering field

Job description

CDR Maguire Inc., a national multi-disciplinary engineering firm, is seeking Transportation Construction Inspectors for projects in PennDOT District 6 for the upcoming 2025 construction season.

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.
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 the supervisor.
2. Maintain a positive attitude to foster competence and pride in the company.
3. Perform other duties as required, which are commensurate with the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, and perform basic math computations related to length, area, and volume.
• Minimum of one (1) year of 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-highway or bridge inspection, or highway or bridge design experience. Non-inspection personnel can substitute this experience by successfully completing the twelve (12) web-based TCI training modules.
• A Civil Engineering or Construction degree can substitute for the required experience.
• A Bachelor’s of Science degree in a non-Civil Engineering field, with successful completion of the twelve (12) web-based TCI training modules, can also 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

Note: 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.

CDR Maguire offers competitive benefits and resources to support professional and personal development, including a comprehensive benefits package that accommodates individual needs.