Transportation Quality Assurance Inspector

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in consulting is seeking Transportation Quality Assurance Inspectors for a major bridge initiative. This role involves applying quality assurance inspection procedures to ensure structural integrity and compliance with safety standards during highway construction projects. Candidates will work closely with project teams, reviewing plans and conducting field inspections to document compliance with contract specifications. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure projects while working in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you are passionate about construction quality and safety, this role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in your community.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of Construction Inspection Experience (Transportation preferred).
• Client Requested certifications including NICET Level 2 in Transportation/Highway Construction.

Responsibilities

• Verify compliance with contract requirements for construction projects.
• Review plans and specifications to ensure standards are met.
• Record field notes and prepare reports on inspection findings.

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: 23312

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. This position is not eligible for employer-based sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification.

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 prepares reports.
• Gathers, review, and maintains 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

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

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.

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.