Transportation Construction Inspector-Supervisor

Gai-Consultants; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

GAI Consultants seeks Transportation Construction Supervisors to oversee on-site inspection teams on Western Pennsylvania projects for PennDOT, PA Turnpike and local municipalities.

Responsibilities include monitoring field activities, ensuring contract compliance, reviewing progress reports, shop drawings, and payment claims, and coordinating with contractors and engineers to maintain safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Associate or B.S. in civil engineering or construction management preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervise inspection staff and oversee on-site activities
• Ensure contract documents and codes are followed by contractors
• Communicate with contractors, consultants, engineers and job superintendents
• Review daily inspection progress, photos, discrepancies and corrective actions
• Check shop drawings and contractor quotations for variations
• Review quantities and costs of materials used
• Review erosion and stormwater controls for proper function
• Review progress payment claims and approvals
• Attend site meetings and communicate effectively

Skills

Highway inspection

QA/QC knowledge

Mathematical calculations

Documentation on site

Team leadership

Driver's license

Education

Civil/Construction-focused degree

Tools

iPad

Job description

GAI Consultants, a national multi-disciplinary engineering firm is seeking qualified and experienced Transportation Construction Supervisors for work on transportation infrastructure projects throughout Western Pennsylvania for PennDOT, PA Turnpike, and local municipalities. Advance your career in the rewarding transportation field. This role involves supervision of staff and construction oversight with a wide range of technical responsibilities focused on roadway, highway and bridge construction projects. In this position, you will be responsible for the supervision and oversight of field staff for the inspection, monitoring and documentation of all aspects of construction activities including but not limited to the essential functions outlined below. TCI-S positions are essential parts of the construction process and offer a rewarding and meaningful career in the transportation construction industry. Be a part of our great team.

Essential Functions:

• Supervision and oversight of a team of inspection staff to monitor, inspect and document daily on-site construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with the contract documents and applicable state and local codes by the contractor.
• Responsible for effective communications 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.
• Oversight and reviews of daily inspection progress reports, photographs, discrepancies, and corrective actions.
• Checks shop drawings and contractors' quotations for variation.
• Reviews and approves records of quantities and cost of materials used.
• Reviews reports for erosion and stormwater BMP's and controls for proper functions.
• Reviews and approves contractors' periodic progress payment claims and recommended payment.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Attend site meetings.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Ensure compliance with contractor and GAI health and safety plan.
• Environmental site conditions. Hot weather/cold weather environments.
• Adherence to project safety requirements, wearing all required personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to navigate active construction sites including traversing uneven, frozen, and muddy ground around possible live traffic conditions.
• Travel to and from project sites as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree, or Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in civil engineering or construction management. Other BS degrees considered.
• Proven work experience as a highway inspector or supervisor.
• Comprehensive understanding of construction standards, PennDOT specifications, and QA/QC principles.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations for computing length, area, and volumes.
• Ability to utilize technology for documentation. IPAD's and app navigation.
• Working in a collaborative and team environment.
• Eager to lead with ownership, stay focused on what matters most, and thrive in a fast-paced setting that promotes ongoing personal and professional development
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Required Certifications (any or any combination):

• ACI Concrete Field Technician Grade 1
• PennDOT Concrete Certification
• PennDOT Guiderail Installation, Inspection, and Maintenance Certification (preferred)
• NECEPT Concrete Field Testing Technician
• NECEPT Asphalt Field Technician
• NICET Levels II, III, or IV in Highway Construction
• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years transportation construction experience as a TCI-3 with required certifications.
• TCI-S 1 or 2 Classification and pay scale based on experience and certifications.

Why GAI?

GAI offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact in communities nationwide. You'll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm bringing together engineering, planning, and environmental expertise to deliver projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, and energy markets. Working alongside accomplished colleagues, you'll help move projects from vision through construction, creating solutions that keep people moving, power essential systems, and support responsible development.

At GAI, you'll work in a team-driven environment grounded in integrity, respect, and shared success, with the flexibility, resources, and career support that reflect a real and lasting commitment to our people. That commitment includes comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and employee discounts. With opportunities across the U.S., GAI offers the collaboration and client focus of regional teams, supported by the stability, resources, and career-development opportunities of an established and growing firm.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

Competitive Pay & Recognition

• Performancedriven recognition and development bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• Anadditionalfloating holiday-use it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

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Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better in Diploma.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

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