Transportation Construction Manager - PennDOT Field Lead

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Moon Township (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is seeking a Transportation Construction Manager to staff a major PennDOT project in Southwestern Pennsylvania. You will oversee roadway reconstruction, bridge work, earthwork, drainage upgrades, and utility relocations in a field-based leadership role.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years inspecting roadway construction, supervisory experience, and knowledge of plans, specs, and safety requirements. NICET or PennDOT credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years roadway construction inspection experience.
• Knowledge of roadway construction techniques, plans and materials.
• Supervisory experience in construction/inspection situations.
• Ability to act as the project Inspector-in-Charge.
• PennDOT or NICET certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance with plans and standards.
• Assign, schedule and maintain inspection staff across all project phases.
• Review and maintain project documentation detailing progress and materials.
• Prepare and submit inspection reports, work authorizations, and estimates.
• Notify contractors of non-compliance and corrective action.
• Review contractor schedules and track progress for potential overruns.
• Attend meetings and assist with change orders and updates.
• Draft project correspondence and facilitate meetings with stakeholders.

Skills

Project inspection

Staff supervision

Contract compliance

Documentation review

Public communications

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ECMS

Excel

Word

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is seeking a Transportation Construction Manager to staff a major PennDOT project in Southwestern Pennsylvania. You will oversee roadway reconstruction, bridge work, earthwork, drainage upgrades, and utility relocations in a field-based leadership role.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years inspecting roadway construction, supervisory experience, and knowledge of plans, specs, and safety requirements. NICET or PennDOT credentials are preferred.