Transportation Construction Inspector

JMT; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedules

401K Retirement Plan (Traditional andR

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

JMT’s Fort Washington Construction Management team seeks a qualified Transportation Construction Inspector for highway, bridge, and infrastructure projects in southeastern Pennsylvania. The role involves applying standard inspection procedures to ensure structural quality, safety, and conformance to plans and codes for PennDOT, PA Turnpike and local agencies.

Immigration sponsorship is not available except TN visa eligibility; candidate must have a valid driver’s license and be able to perform

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; substitution by experience possible.
• 1–4 years of Construction Inspection Experience (Transportation preferred).
• NICET Level 2 or higher in Transportation/Highway Construction and related certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, layouts, specifications and construction methods for compliance with requirements.
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, elevation of structures and pavement per plans.
• Maintain project records using PennDOT ECMS and other systems.
• Witness routine sampling and tests on concrete, soils and other materials.

Skills

Strong computer proficiency

Active driver’s license

Motor Vehicle screening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

NICET Level 2+

NECEPT-Bituminous Field Technician

PennDOT Concrete Field Technician

ECMS Wave 5

Job description

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT’s Fort Washington Construction Management team is seeking a qualified and experienced Transportation Construction Inspector for highway, bridge, and other infrastructure projects within the southeastern Pennsylvania region. The successful candidate will apply standard inspection procedures to construction activities on behalf of our clients (primarily PennDOT, PA Turnpike and other local agencies) for structural quality, general safety and conformance to plans, specifications and codes.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes.
• Makes field notes and computations
• Gathers, reviews and maintains project records (using PennDOT ECMS and other systems)
• Witness routine sampling and tests on concrete, soils and other materials

Nonessential Functions And Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Strong computer proficiency
• Active driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience)
• 1-4 years of Construction Inspection Experience (Transportation preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• Client Requested certifications (required to meet TCI-3 qualifications), including:
• NICET Level 2 or higher in Transportation/Highway Construction
• NECEPT-Bituminous Field Technician
• PennDOT Concrete Field Technician (ACI Concrete Field Technician is prerequisite)
• CDS NeXtGen and/or ECMS Wave 5

JMT Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• Paid Travel Expenses
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedules
• Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement
• And more…
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Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.