Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor

JMT Careers; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking qualified Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisors to join their dynamic team in Allentown, PA. This role involves overseeing construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and coordinating inspection efforts for highway and bridge projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining project integrity and quality while working closely with various stakeholders. With a commitment to employee ownership and professional growth, this firm offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of construction management.

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company paid Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Paid Caregiver Leave Program

Paid Travel Expenses

401K Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Career Development and Educational Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Transportation, Highway or Bridge Construction Inspection.
• Must meet PennDOT Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor Level I criteria.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inspection procedures for construction activities on behalf of clients.
• Review plans and ensure compliance with legal and safety regulations.

Skills

Owner's Agent Role

Computer Proficiency

NICET Level 2 Certification

NECEPT- Bituminous Field Technician

PennDOT Concrete Field Technician

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

PennDOT ECMS

Job description

Construction Management/Inspection - Transportation

Allentown, PA

ID: 22623

Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT’s Allentown, PA Construction Management Team is seeking qualified and experienced Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisors for highway, bridge, and other infrastructure projects within the PennDOT District 5-0 region. The successful candidate will supervise standard inspection procedures of construction activities on behalf of our clients (primarily PennDOT) for structural quality, general safety and conformance to plans, specifications and codes.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations
2. Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance of plans, contract documents, specifications and standards
3. Oversee, schedule and maintain subordinate inspection staff throughout all project phases
4. Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes
5. Make field notes and computations
6. Work on behalf of the Client to draft project correspondence, facilitate project meetings, and resolve construction related field issues
7. Witness routine sampling and tests on concrete, soils and other materials
8. Gather and maintain project records (using PennDOT ECMS and other systems)
9. Interact with the general public, government agencies, contractors, sub-contractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries

Additional Functions and Responsibilities

1. Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

1. Ability to act in an Owner's Agent/Responsible in Charge Role
2. Computer proficiency
3. Current Client Requested Certifications, including:
   • NICET Level 2 or higher in Transportation Highway Construction
   • NECEPT- Bituminous Field Technician
   • PennDOT Concrete Field Technician (ACI Concrete Field Technician is prerequisite)

Required Experience

1. At a minimum, the candidate must meet the PennDOT Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor Level I criteria.
2. High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience)
3. 4+ years of Transportation, Highway or Bridge Construction Inspection Experience
4. Current valid driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle
   • Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Preferred Experience

1. Associates or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
2. Supervisory experience in construction management or inspection projects
3. CDS V-3 and/or ECMS Wave 5 certification or experience

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care and other benefits, including:

1. Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
2. Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
3. Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
4. Paid Caregiver Leave Program
5. Paid Travel Expenses
6. 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
7. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
8. Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive, equitable and diverse workforce.