Transportation Inspector NICET II/III

Remington & Vernick Engineers; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Remington & Vernick Engineers is seeking a NICET Certified Professional (or equivalent) with expertise in heavy highway, intersection improvements, and bridge rehab projects. The role includes record-keeping, measuring quantities, and generating daily inspection reports for projects with NJDOT and county agencies.

The candidate will act as Lead Inspector, coordinate with engineers and clients, and prepare daily reports and payment applications.

Qualifications

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, organized, and detail oriented.
• Experience with field inspection and record keeping is preferred.
• Familiar with civil construction documentation practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as Lead Inspector for field supervision and inspection of work.
• Collaborate with engineers and authorities on infrastructure projects.
• Inform the public about upcoming work and coordinate with contractors to minimize disruptions.
• Maintain project records including daily quantities and reports.
• Review CPM schedules and assist with submittals and RFIs.
• Prepare daily site reports with labor, equipment, and quantities.
• Review applications for payment and recommend progress payments.
• Prepare final punch list and closeout review.

Skills

Good communication skills

Self-motivated

Organized

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Remington & Vernick Engineers is looking for a NICET Certified Professional (or equivalent) with expertise in inspecting heavy highway, intersection improvements, and bridge rehabilitation/reconstruction projects. This professional will assist in the project record keeping, measuring and tracking daily quantities as constructed, and generating daily inspection reports. This individual is expected to have an extensive background in construction inspection with clients such as local County government agencies, NJDOT, the NJTA, DRPA, and DRJTBC.

PRIMARY DUTIES

• Act in the capacity of Lead Inspector to conduct construction supervision and field inspection of the work in progress to determine if the work is proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents, both alone and/or as part of a team.
• Work collaboratively with other engineers, professionals, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and local improvement projects.
• Work with clients to inform the public about upcoming work and potential impacts. Work with the contractor to minimize disruptions to the public.
• Provide and maintain all records related to the project in question including daily quantities.
• Possess strong communication, computer, and writing skills and be experienced with the review and comprehension of CPM Schedules
• Support the Project Manager / Resident Engineer with all project submittals and requests for information, ensuring the proper Engineer performs the necessary review and/or guidance.
• Keep a logbook of all observations and daily activities for ongoing work and provide the client with daily reports to include all labor trades, equipment supplied by Contractor, and measured pay quantities.
• Review applications for payment with Contractor and make recommendations for progress payments to the Client.
• Prepare a final punch list at substantial completion and perform final project review for project closeout.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by project and business needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Good communication skills, with the ability to work with others and the public.
• Self-motivated, organized, and focused, with good attention to detail.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with 2+ years of experience on projects $5M or greater
• Experienced on bridge, and highway construction projects
• Must be familiar with NJDOT specifications and documentation practices.
• Possess a combination of NJ County, NJDOT, NJTA, DPRA, and DRJTBC experience

Certifications/Licenses Required

• Valid Driver's License
• NICET 2+ Highway Construction Inspection or equivalent required
• ACI-Concrete Field Testing Technician
• NJSAT Asphalt Paving Construction Technologist
• Rutgers TCC certification

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position has some supervisory responsibility.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works primarily in the field and may be exposed to outside weather conditions. Work requires full range of motion and ambulation, climbing ladders or crawling in tight spaces. Requires technology and computer use to file project, time, and expense reports. May occasionally require lifting up to 25 pounds. Travel to worksites and regional offices worksites will be required.

This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all qualified, interested parties, regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected classification under national or local law.

The annual base salary range for this full-time position in the United States is $68,000 - $102,000. This range represents a good faith estimate and is based on factors such as the role, level, and geographic location. The range shown reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for this position across all U.S. locations.

Within this range, individual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors including skills, experience, education, and training.

In addition to base salary, Remington & Vernick Engineers offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents
• Supplemental bonding leave for non-birthing parents in states that do not offer a paid family leave program
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support for professional development and credentialing

At Remington & Vernick Engineers, our compensation and benefits philosophy reflects our core values - Drive, Integrity, Initiative, Respect, and Service. We celebrate achievement, encourage personal and professional growth, and believe that enjoying your work and building strong relationships with your team and clients are key to long-term success. We foster a high-performance environment that thrives on camaraderie, collaboration, and shared wins.

This position is subject to a background check, in accordance with company policy and applicable laws. Employment is also contingent upon verification of eligibility to work in the United States.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary. We are an at will employer.