Transportation Quality Assurance Inspector

JMT Careers; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for skilled Transportation Quality Assurance Inspectors to join their team on a major highway construction project. This role involves applying standard quality assurance inspection procedures to ensure structural quality and safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in construction inspection, possess relevant certifications, and demonstrate excellent communication and documentation skills. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to significant infrastructure developments while ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulations. If you are passionate about construction and quality assurance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of Construction Inspection Experience, preferably in Transportation.
• Client requested certifications including NICET Level 2 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance inspections on construction projects.
• Review plans and specifications to ensure compliance with contracts.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Active driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

PennDOT ECMS

Documentation systems

Job description

Transportation Quality Assurance Inspector

Construction Management/Inspection - Transportation

Allentown, PA

ID: 22885

Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 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 #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT is seeking Transportation Quality Assurance Inspectors for multiple positions available on PennDOT’s Major Bridge Initiative in the Susquehanna County area. The successful candidates will apply standard quality assurance inspection procedures to ongoing activities during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, and conformance to plans, specifications, and codes.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• This is a Quality Assurance Inspection Position on a large, multiyear, complex highway construction project which includes multiple structures, roadway restoration, and traffic improvements. This position includes verification and documentation of compliance with contract requirements and PennDOT Construction.
• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications, and construction methods to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Perform verification of conformance to standards for testing on concrete, soils, and other materials.
• Ability to measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades, and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes.
• Record field notes, other documentation, computations, and prepare reports.
• Gather, review, and maintain project records (using PennDOT ECMS and other documentation systems).

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Computer proficiency, communication, and documentation skills.
• Active driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle.
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-4 years of Construction Inspection Experience (Transportation preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Client Requested certifications (required to meet TCI-3 qualifications), including:
• NICET Level 2 or higher in Transportation/Highway Construction.
• NECEPT-Bituminous Field Technician.
• PennDOT Concrete Field Technician (ACI Concrete Field Technician is prerequisite).
• CDS NeXtGen and/or ECMS Wave 5.

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.

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

7248 Tilghman St, Allentown, PA 18106, USA