Construction inspector -Transportation

STV currently has openings for Construction Inspectors in the Transportation group in Pennsylvania.

Transportation Construction Inspectors

STV’s Transportation group based in our Douglassville, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia, PA offices, is seeking construction inspectors with experience on PennDOT and PA Turnpike highway and bridge construction projects.

Field Locations in the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern regions of Pennsylvania. 

Our upcoming needs are on Construction Inspection projects are located in the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern regions of Pennsylvania, particularly in Carbon, Monroe, Northampton and Schuylkill Counties. Future projects are also located in the Philadelphia region.

Clients include the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Districts 4, 5, and 6, and the PA Turnpike Commission (PTC).

These positions require 1 to 4 years of experience on highway and/or bridge construction inspection projects, and a combination of the following certifications:

·       NICET Level II in Highway Construction

·       NECEPT Asphalt Field Technician

·       ACI Concrete Technician

·       PennDOT/NECEPT Concrete Technician 

·       Certifications and training in Stormwater Management, Guiderail/Attenuator installation, Traffic Control, and OSHA/Safety are also desired.

A HS Diploma (or GED) and technical highway or bridge construction inspection experience is required, along with pertinent certifications, and a working knowledge of PennDOT and/or PA Turnpike electronic documentation systems.

An AS or BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is a plus. 

Required Skills, Abilities & Relevant Experience

·       1-4 plus years of highway and/or bridge construction inspection experience with NICET Level II Certification in Highway Construction preferred.  An active Professional Engineering license may be considered in lieu of NICET Certification.

·       Have a combination of ACI/PennDOT Concrete, NECEPT Asphalt, Traffic Control, Guide Rail, Stormwater Management, OSHA Construction Safety and/or other related certifications.

·       Ability to review contractor’s procedures, materials, and work product for conformance with plans and specifications.

·       Ability to prepare written inspection reports on work in progress and completed work, including quantity calculations, and to witness and document materials testing and certification processes.

·       Knowledge of PennDOT highway and bridge construction specifications, standards, materials, and work methods.

·       Math skills as required to make linear, area, and volume measurements and calculate items of work in proper measurement and payment units.

·       Basic computer skills (excel, word, emails).

·       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.

·       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.

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