Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor - Allentown

CDR Companies; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include consulting with contractors and engineers on plans, specifications, materials, equipment, and safety practices, plus preparing daily reports and progress schedules. The role may involve supervising a staff of inspectors, ensuring compliance with contract documents and safety plans, and traveling as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or post secondary education; able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Ability to perform basic math computations for length, area, and volume.
• Certifications listed in the posting (BS Civil Engineering, NICET, bituminous, concrete, CDS, ECMS experience, OSHA 10).

Responsibilities

• Consult with contractors, consultants, engineers, job superintendents, and others on plans, materials, equipment, and safety procedures in construction.
• Prepare daily progress reports and maintain progress schedules; check shop drawings and quotations for variations.
• Keep records of quantities and costs of materials; prepare progress payment claims; supervise inspectors if applicable.
• Travel as required and maintain a positive attitude toward the company.
• Ensure compliance with contract documents and safety plans; enforce health and safety requirements.

Skills

Communication

Basic math

Reading & writing English

ECMS experience

Education

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

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

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.