Supervisor Construction Inspection

Description

• Supports CI staff and clients in documentation and resolution of issues regarding environmental permit requirements, public safety and traffic control, and site safety
• Advises clients on construction activities with regard to federal, state, and local environmental rules and regulations.
• Assists in close-out of project documentation, contractor payments, punch list completion, project quantity reconciliation, permit closeouts, and other final project certifications.
• 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.

Requirements

• Have a strong combination of ACI/PennDOT Concrete, NECEPT Asphalt, Traffic Control, Guide Rail, Stormwater Management, OSHA Construction Safety and/or other related certifications.
• Math skills as required to make linear, area, and volume measurements and calculate items of work in proper measurement and payment units.
• Knowledge of PennDOT highway and bridge construction specifications, standards, materials, and work methods.
• 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.
• Be able to work nights and weekends when required by our clients and project construction schedules.
• Good working level computer skills (MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and pdf software, i.e., Adobe or Blue Beam);
• NICET Level III in Highway Construction
• ACI Concrete Technician
• Willingness to work in a safe manner and within company, project, and OSHA safety guidelines on a highway/bridge construction site.
• 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.
• Written and verbal communication skills and supervisory skills to assist 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 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.
• Certifications and training in Stormwater Management, Guiderail/Attenuator installation, Traffic Control, and OSHA/Safety are also desired.
• 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.
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
• PennDOT/NECEPT Concrete Technician
• Ability to assist in directing activities of Construction Inspection staff and advising 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
• 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.
• 4-8 plus years of highway and/or bridge construction inspection experience, preferably with 1-2 years of supervisory experience, and with NICET Level III Certification in Highway Construction preferred. An active Professional Engineering license may be considered in lieu of NICET Certification.

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance