Transportation Construction Inspector - Utilities

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson seeks a Transportation Construction Inspector to oversee and inspect construction projects involving stormwater and utilities in southeast Pennsylvania. The role entails ensuring contractor compliance, documenting progress, and effectively communicating with clients and stakeholders. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth, along with various employee benefits within a dynamic, employee-owned firm.

Benefits

Mobile phone stipend

Paid holidays and personal time off

Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Training and development programs

Retirement plan options

Employee-owned (ESOP)

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of heavy/highway construction experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for local travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction projects and ensure compliance with standards.
• Document work progress and maintain project documentation.
• Interact with clients and resolve issues.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of construction techniques

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Coursework in civil engineering or project management

Job description

Transportation Construction Inspector - Utilities

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Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 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 #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT is seeking qualified, experienced, and highly motivated individuals to oversee and inspect construction of roadway and site improvement projects, primarily involving stormwater, water, and sewer facilities in southeast Pennsylvania. The Construction Inspector will act as the client’s representative, working closely with clients such as Philadelphia Water Dept., City of Philadelphia, PennDOT, SEPTA, under the direction of the client’s Construction Manager. Responsibilities include verifying contract adherence, attending project meetings, documenting work progress, and monitoring construction quality and safety.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, inspect, and oversee daily project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance with plans, contract documents, specifications, and standards.
• Review and maintain project documentation, ensuring accurate details of construction progress, materials, environmental conditions, safety policies, and EEO/DBE performance.
• Attend pre-bid, pre-construction, and management meetings; assist with project correspondence; update clients on construction progress and issues.
• Interact with the public, government agencies, contractors, and other parties to respond to inquiries and resolve issues.

Work schedule varies and may include night work, weekends, and holidays.

Nonessential Functions

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of traffic maintenance & protection, earthwork, roadway, structure, bridge, stormwater, and utility construction techniques.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for local travel.
• Must pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.

Required Experience

• 3-5+ years of heavy/highway construction experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; additional coursework in civil engineering, project management, or related fields is a plus.
• Preferred certifications include Professional Engineer’s License, NICET, PennDOT certifications, or ACI, but they are not mandatory.

Benefits

JMT offers outstanding career growth opportunities, health care, and other benefits, including:

• Employee-owned (ESOP)
• Competitive compensation
• Mobile phone stipend
• Paid holidays and personal time off
• Retirement plan options
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Flexible spending accounts, HSA
• Disability and life insurance
• Training, development, mentoring programs
• Parental and bereavement leave, and more.

Working Conditions

Fieldwork in various weather conditions; physically capable of bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting objects up to 25 lbs.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industries: Civil Engineering