Construction Inspection Manager

Overview

Manage highway/bridge construction inspections for PennDOT and PA Turnpike projects.

Key Responsibilities

• environmental permits
• site safety
• client advising
• project closeout
• documentation
• site presence

Tasks

-Advises clients on construction activities with regard to federal, state, and local environmental rules and regulations. -Supports CI staff and clients in documentation and resolution of issues regarding environmental permit requirements, public safety and traffic control, and site safety. -Maintain a physical presence on the project site(s) to have a personal knowledge of project issues, to support project CI staff, to support the client and CM staff, and facilitate quick resolutions to construction issues. -Assists in close-out of project documentation, contractor payments, punch list completion, project quantity reconciliation, permit closeouts, and other final project certifications.

Requirements

• nicet iv
• pe license
• aci
• ecms
• kahua
• civil eng

What You Bring

-PennDOT/NECEPT Concrete Technician -8-10 plus years of highway and/or bridge construction inspection experience, preferably with 5-10 years of project supervisory/management-level experience, and with NICET Level IV Certification in Highway Construction preferred. An active Professional Engineering license may be considered in lieu of NICET Certification. -Certifications and training in Stormwater Management, Guiderail/Attenuator installation, Traffic Control, and OSHA/Safety are also desired. -Strong working experience with PennDOT’s and/or the PTC’s Construction Documentation Systems, PennDOT’s ECMS system, and associated PennDOT i-Pad-based electronic documentation applications. Knowledge of PPCC (PennDOT) and/or Kahua (PTC) project management software is a plus. -Excellent math skills as required to make linear, area, and volume measurements and calculate items of work in proper measurement and payment units, and review and perform quality checks on the work of the project staff. -ACI Concrete Technician -Strong knowledge of PennDOT highway and bridge construction specifications, standards, materials, and work methods. -AS or BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is preferred. -Willingness to work in a safe manner and within company, project, and OSHA safety guidelines on a highway/bridge construction site and guide the project staff in matters of safety. -Strong computer skills (MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and pdf software, i.e., Adobe or Blue Beam); -Written and verbal communication skills and managerial skills to assist the owner/client in keeping projects on track and within budget, assist in keeping clients and stakeholders informed on project activities and issues, to quickly remedy construction issues so as to avoid rework, change orders, or construction claims, and to support construction inspectors and technical assistants in project inspection and documentation work. -Ability to assist client and/or the CM team in documenting and reviewing construction project activities, materials testing, and certifications, tracking status of operations, and providing background information and support for contractor payments and change orders. -Possess a valid driver’s license and vehicle and be able to safely operate a personal vehicle along, approaching, and/or within construction zones, including detour routes. -Ability to direct the activities of Construction Inspection staff, advise and mentor the project staff, review contractor’s procedures, materials, and work product for conformance with plans and specifications, perform monitoring and documentation of project inspection operations, and work with project team to potentially improve construction methods and resolve construction problems. -Ability and willingness to attend training sessions and classes to obtain additional inspection and safety certifications and maintain certifications, and to encourage and assist CI staff in attending training and obtaining/maintaining certifications. -Be able to work nights and weekends when required by our clients and project construction schedules. -Professional Licensure and Society Memberships -Ability to prepare, review and edit written inspection reports on work in progress and completed work, including quantity calculations, materials, methods, and equipment used, and costs, to facilitate witnessing and documenting materials testing and certification processes, and to work with CM and client staff to adjust work schedules as indicated by reports. -NICET Level IV in Highway Construction -Have a strong combination of ACI/PennDOT Concrete, NECEPT Asphalt, Traffic Control, Guide Rail, Stormwater Management, OSHA Construction Safety and/or other related certifications.

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Benefits

-Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) -Employee Assistance Program -401(k) Plan -Continuing Education Program -Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment -Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account -Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) -Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) -Retirement Counseling -Dental insurance -Vision insurance -Paid Time Off (16 days) -Disability insurance -Paid Holidays (8 days)

About Stv

-Began as a structural engineering firm and evolved through a century of expansions. -Headquartered in Manhattan’s Empire State Building with global reach. -Delivers architecture, engineering, planning, and construction management services. -Typical projects include transit hubs, highways and bridges, water treatment facilities, commercial buildings, and program management roles. -Financially robust with steady growth through strategic acquisitions and a diverse project portfolio. -Known for landmark contributions such as the Jefferson Memorial and NASA’s Vehicle Assembly Building. -Balances routine and extraordinary work, offering both scale and creativity in projects like highway expansions to iconic civic structures.

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