Transportation Construction Inspector (PennDOT 4-0 District)

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is hiring a Transportation Construction Inspector for their Allentown, PA location. The role involves inspecting construction projects to ensure quality and compliance with standards.

Qualifications include highway construction inspection experience and a valid driver's license. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical insurance and a 401K plan, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Highway or bridge construction inspection experience.
• Prior experience with PennDOT and/or Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is preferred.
• Knowledge of pavement quality assurance methods.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications for compliance with requirements.
• Perform tests on materials to ensure quality.
• Measure dimensions and verify compliance with codes.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Education

High School or GED equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

Position Details

Transportation Construction Inspector (PennDOT 4-0 District) – Allentown, PA. ID: 25744. Full‑time, Regular.

About the Role

JMT’s Allentown based Construction Management Team is seeking Transportation Construction Inspection professionals to join our team. Multiple positions are available on projects within PennDOT’s District 4-0 region (Luzerne, Lackawanna, Pike, Wayne, and Susquehanna Counties). The successful candidate will apply standard inspection procedures during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, and conformance to plans, specifications and codes.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance with legal requirements and safety regulations.
• Perform routine tests on concrete, soils and other materials.
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance with plans and codes.
• Gather and maintain record documents.
• Make field notes and computations.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Computer proficiency.

Required License and/or Certifications

• Active driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle; must successfully complete and pass JMT’s Motor Vehicle screening.

Preferred Certifications

• Client requested certifications, including: NICET Level II or higher in Transportation/Highway Construction.
• NECEPT-Bituminous and Concrete Field Technician.
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician.

Required Experience

• Highway or bridge construction inspection experience.

Preferred Experience

• Prior (1 or more years) of Construction Inspection or Highway Occupancy Permit Inspection experience with PennDOT and/or Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and an overall understanding of roadway/bridge construction. Must have High School or GED equivalent; higher education may be substituted for experience.
• CDS V‑3 and/or ECMS Wave 5 experience.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management; additional technical degrees are eligible for consideration.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Company‑paid Life and Disability Insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Paid Caregiver Leave.
• Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO).
• Paid Travel Expenses.
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options).
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) fully funded by JMT.
• Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively bend, kneel, stand, shovel, and lift and carry 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.