Transportation Construction Inspector D - 2

CDR Companies; Elk Park (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits packages

Resources for professional development

Job summary

A national multi-disciplinary engineering firm is seeking Transportation Construction Inspectors for projects in Elk Park, North Carolina. This role includes ensuring compliance with contract documents, preparing daily reports, and checking materials against specifications. Preferred qualifications include two years of construction experience, but recent engineering graduates are encouraged to apply. The company offers a competitive benefits package and provides resources for professional and personal development.

Qualifications

• Two years of transportation, highway, or bridge construction experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Recent engineering graduates interested in Construction Inspection are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety plans.
• Prepare and submit daily reports as required by CDR Maguire.
• Check that delivered materials conform to 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.

Skills

Compliance with contract documents

Effective oral and written communication

Health and safety adherence

Basic math computations

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

Job description

Overview

CDR Maguire is searching for Transportation Construction Inspectors for the 2026 Season in PennDOT District 2.

For immediate consideration, please apply online and submit your resume. Only qualified candidates will be considered.

Description

CDR Maguire Inc., a national multi-disciplinary engineering firm is seeking Transportation Construction Inspectors for projects in Elk, Clearfield, and Centre counties within PennDOT District 2. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 PennDOT District 12, Washington County 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 ability to read, write, and communicate in English and do basic math computations for length, area, and volume.

Two years of transportation, highway, or bridge construction experience is preferred, but recent engineer graduates interested in Construction Inspection are encouraged to apply. Must have a valid driver's license.

Certifications

• 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.