Transportation Quality Assurance Inspector

JMT Careers; Wilkes-Barre Township (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Transportation Quality Assurance Inspector for a major bridge project. The position involves verifying compliance with construction standards, interpreting plans, and conducting material testing. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 1-4 years of construction inspection experience. The role requires computer proficiency and a reliable vehicle. Work is conducted in various outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of Construction Inspection Experience (Transportation preferred).

Responsibilities

• Verify compliance with contract requirements during construction.
• Interpret plans, specifications, and standards.
• Perform material testing and verification of conformance.
• Record field notes and documentation.
• Maintain project records using PennDOT systems.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Communication

Documentation skills

Active driver’s license

Reliable motor vehicle

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Tools

PennDOT ECMS

NICET Level 2 or higher

NECEPT-Bituminous Field Technician

PennDOT Concrete Field Technician

CDS NeXtGen and/or ECMS Wave 5

Job description

Transportation Quality Assurance Inspector

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 Transportation Quality Assurance Inspectors for multiple positions available on PennDOT’s Major Bridge Initiative in the Susquehanna County area, the job site is within easy driving range of the Scranton, PA, Wilkes-Barre, PA, and Binghamton, NY areas. 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.