Transportation Construction Inspector Berks County District 5

CDR Companies; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CDR Maguire Inc. seeks Transportation Construction Inspectors to support projects in the Berks County District 5 area. The role involves monitoring contractor work, interpreting plans and specs, and ensuring safety and compliance on site.

Responsibilities include preparing daily progress reports, checking materials, surveying quantities, and coordinating with contractors, engineers, and job superintendents. Local candidates preferred; relocation or sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Reading, writing and math skills for length, area, and volume.
• Preferred certifications: NICET Level 2 in Transportation/Highway Construction.
• Experience with field inspections and construction documentation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Ensure compliance with contractor's health and safety plan.
• Check that delivered materials conform to contract documents.
• Check contractor's layout and verify accuracy.
• Prepare and submit daily reports of work performed.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Travel to project sites as required.
• Maintain records of quantities and costs and assist with progress payments.

Skills

Contract compliance

Safety compliance

Documentation

Communication

Education

BS Civil Engineering

NICET Level 2

OSHA 10

High school diploma

Job description

CDR Maguire Inc., a national multi-disciplinary engineering firm is seeking Transportation Construction Inspectors for projects around the Berks County District 5 area.

Relocation or sponsorship is not available. Local candidates highly desirable.

The Transportation Construction Inspector (TCI) is 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. The TCI prepares daily progress reports and maintains progress schedules; checks shop drawings and contractors' quotations for variations; keeps records of quantities and cost of materials used; prepares contractors' periodic progress payment claims and recommends payment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure compliance with the contract documents by the contractor.
• Ensure compliance with the contractor's health and safety plan.
• Check that delivered materials conform to the contract documents.
• Check contractor's layout and verify accuracy.
• Prepare and submit daily reports of work performed in accordance with CDR Maguire's and Owner's requirements.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Follow and convey instructions.
• Utilize computers and common office equipment.
• Ability to bend, stretch, kneel, sit, and stand.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Wear required personal protective gear/equipment.
• React to hazardous warnings and signals.
• Infrequently perform manual labor.
• Infrequently work in adverse weather conditions.
• Limited exposure to chemicals.

OTHER PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Travel as required around the Greater Scranton area 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, GED, or post secondary education and can read, write, and communicate in English and do basic math computations for length, area, and volume .

The following certifications are preferred:

BS Civil Engineering

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.