Transportation Construction Inspector (PA Turnpike)

CDR Maguire Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CDR Maguire Inc., a prominent engineering firm, seeks a Transportation Construction Inspector for a multi-year bridge replacement project scheduled to start in Winter/Spring 2025. The role involves ensuring contractor compliance, preparing daily reports, and verifying material quality, making it ideal for candidates with experience in construction inspection.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of construction inspection experience required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic math skills related to Heavy Highway construction.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contractor compliance with contract documents and health/safety plans.
• Prepare daily reports and maintain progress schedules.
• Review contractor submissions and keep accurate records.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary education in Construction

Job description

CDR Maguire Inc., a national multi-disciplinary engineering firm is seeking Transportation Construction Inspectors for an upcoming multi-year, Turnpike project that is scheduled to start late Winter/early Spring of 2025. This heavy-highway construction project is a bridge replacement over the mainline PA Turnpike, located between the Gettysburg Pike (MP 236) and the Harrisburg West (MP 242) exits of the Turnpike.

The Transportation Construction Inspector (TCI) is responsible for consulting with contractors, consultants, engineers, job superintendents, PA Turnpike staff, and others in matters related to the plans, specifications, materials, equipment, methods, practices, and safety precautions involved in construction and installation of the contractor’s work. The TCI prepares daily progress reports to document the work activities that were inspected; maintains progress schedules; reviews contractor’s submissions and quotations for variations; keeps records of quantities and cost of materials used; prepares contractors' periodic progress payment claims and recommends payment.

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

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 Harrisburg 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 clearly communicate in English and perform basic math computations associated with Heavy Highway construction projects.

• 3-5 Years minimum of Construction Inspection experience.

The following certifications and experience are preferred:

Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission construction inspection experience

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.