Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor - Allentown

CDR Companies; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CDR Maguire Inc. seeks Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisors for projects around the Greater Philadelphia area, starting September 2026.

The role involves coordinating with contractors, engineers, and job superintendents on plans, materials, equipment, and safety, while preparing daily reports and progress schedules. The ideal candidate holds a BS in Civil Engineering with NICET Level 2+ in Transportation/Highway Construction, plus several field certifications (NECEPT Bituminous,

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or post secondary education required; must read/write/communicate in English and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Consult with contractors, consultants, engineers, job superintendents, and others on plans, specifications, materials, equipment, and methods, and safety precautions.
• Prepare and submit daily progress reports and maintain progress schedules.
• Check shop drawings and contractor quotations for variations; keep records of quantities and costs of materials used; prepare payment claims.

Skills

Contractor coordination

Documentation

Safety compliance

Education

BS Civil Engineering

NICET Level 2+ Transportation/Highway Construction

NECEPT Bituminous field certification

ACI/PennDOT Concrete field technician certification

PennDOT/PTC CDS certification

ECMS experience

OSHA 10-Hour certification

Job description

CDR Maguire Inc., a national multi-disciplinary engineering firm is seeking Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisors for projects around the Greater Philadelphia area for September 2026.

The Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor (TCIS) is responsible for consulting 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. The TCIS prepares daily progress reports and maintains progress schedules; checks shop drawings and contractors' quotations for variations; keeps records of quantities and cost of materials used; prepares contractors' periodic progress payment claims and recommends payment. TCIS may supervise a staff of inspectors.

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 and 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 communicate in English and do basic math computations for length, area, and volume.

The following certifications are required or combination thereof:

BS Civil Engineering

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.