Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Job summary

The Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor role places you at the center of highway and bridge projects within the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. You will guide inspectors, support construction progress, and help keep projects on track with accuracy and teamwork.

This leadership position strengthens safety and quality across assignments. Telework may be available part-time; otherwise you report to the Uniontown headquarters with standard 7:00 AM–3:00 PM hours.

Qualifications

• One year as Transportation Construction Inspector or two years of inspection experience with related degree.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered.
• Valid non-commercial Pennsylvania Driver’s License (Class C) required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field and materials inspections to verify compliance with construction specs and quality standards
• Examine documentation and project records to ensure procedures and policies are followed
• Utilize department platforms and mobile apps to manage project data, approvals and reports
• Check construction materials for certification, placement and required testing
• Coordinate with contractors, municipalities and utilities to resolve project issues and maintain progress
• Coach, mentor and evaluate inspectors to support skill development and performance

Skills

Construction inspection

Leadership

Documentation

Project coordination

Quality assurance

Education

Associate degree in civil/ mechanical/ geotechnical engineering or surveying tech

Job description

The Position

The Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor role places you at the center of important highway and bridge projects within the Department of Transportation. You will guide inspectors, support construction progress, and help keep projects running with accuracy and teamwork. Your leadership strengthens safety and quality across every assignment. Join the Department of Transportation and help build infrastructure that serves communities every day.

Description of Work

This position supervises inspectors, project documentation, and material reviews to ensure construction work follows approved plans, standards, and requirements. As a Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor, you will perform the following duties:

• Inspection Oversight: Supervise field and materials inspections to verify compliance with construction specifications and quality standards
• Work Order Review: Examine documentation and project records to ensure procedures and policies are followed
• Technical Systems Use: Utilize department platforms and mobile applications to manage project data, approvals and reports
• Material Verification: Check construction materials for certification, correct placement, and required testing
• Coordination Support: Work with contractors, municipalities, and utilities to resolve project issues and maintain progress
• Staff Leadership: Coach, mentor and evaluate inspectors to support skill development and strong performance

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• You will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Uniontown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

Qualifications

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• One year as a Transportation Construction Inspector (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of construction inspection experience and an associate’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, geotechnical engineering, surveying engineering technology, or a closely related engineering technology; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Condition of Employment

• This position requires possession of a valid non- commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver’s License or equivalent.

Other Requirements

• You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
• 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Examination Information

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).

Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.

Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
• Your score may be lower than deserved.
• You may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.