Transportation Construction Inspector — Field Oversight

CDR Companies; Elk Park (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CDR Maguire is seeking Transportation Construction Inspectors for the 2026 season in PennDOT District 2. The role involves inspecting contractor activities, maintaining daily reports, and ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, and safety requirements.

Candidates with a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and transportation construction experience are preferred; engineers and new grads are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; reading, writing and math skills needed.
• Two years of transportation, highway, or bridge construction experience preferred; new grads are encouraged to apply.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect contractor work to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Prepare daily field reports and progress documentation.
• Check materials, layouts, and dimensional tolerances; review shop drawings and Contractor quotations.
• Maintain safety compliance with the contractor’s safety plan and project requirements.
• Travel within PennDOT District 2 as needed; communicate findings clearly to project team.

Skills

Communication

Reading & Writing

Math calculations

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

BS Civil Engineering

NICET Level 2+ (Transportation/Highway Construction)

NECEPT Bituminous field certification

ACI/PennDOT Concrete field technician certification

PennDOT/PTC CDS certification

OSHA 10-Hour certification

Tools

ECMS experience

Job description

CDR Maguire is seeking Transportation Construction Inspectors for the 2026 season in PennDOT District 2. The role involves inspecting contractor activities, maintaining daily reports, and ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, and safety requirements.

Candidates with a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and transportation construction experience are preferred; engineers and new grads are encouraged to apply.