Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor (PennDOT District 4-0)

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; East Fogelsville (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan (401K) with company ES

Employee ownership/ESOP

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor in Allentown, PA. The role involves supervising highway, bridge, and related construction inspection activities for PennDOT projects, ensuring safety, quality, and conformance to plans.

You will lead inspection teams, coordinate field operations, and preserve project records while interacting with clients and stakeholders. A strong driving record and certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; 4+ years of field inspection experience preferred.
• NICET/ECMS certifications are preferred or required per PennDOT criteria.
• Active driver’s license and reliable vehicle required; pass vehicle screening.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specs to ensure compliance with safety regulations and laws.
• Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities for contractor compliance.
• Oversee inspection staff throughout all project phases.
• Measure dimensions and verify elevations to ensure conformance with plans.
• Draft project correspondence, facilitate meetings, and resolve field issues.
• Witness sampling and testing of concrete, soils, and other materials.
• Maintain project records in PennDOT ECMS and related systems.
• Interact with agencies, contractors, and the public to respond to inquiries.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Owner's Agent role

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ECMS

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,800 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 #45 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's District 4-0 region (Luzerne, Lackawanna, Pike, Wayne, and Susquehanna Counties).

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

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

Additional Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Other Requirements

• Ability to act in an Owner's Agent/Responsible in Charge Role
• Computer proficiency
• 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 license and/or certifications

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

Preferred Experience

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering
• Supervisory experience in construction management or inspection projects
• CDS V-3 and/or ECMS Wave 5 certification or experience

Benefits

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

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Paid Travel Expenses
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) fully funded by JMT
• Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement
• Benefits | JMT

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Equal Opportunity / Diversity / Inclusion

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.