Transportation Construction Inspector – Bath, PA

Description

KS Engineers, P.C. (KSE) is a mid-size engineering and construction management firm ranking in the ENR Top 500 for design and ENR Top 100 for construction management. We are headquartered in Newark, NJ, with regional offices in New York City and Newburgh, NY; Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, PA; Mount Laurel and Mount Arlington, NJ; and Rocky Hill, CT. The firm provides engineering, construction management, and land surveying services to both public and private sector clients. KSE offers a full range of employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurances, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), long- and short-term disabilities, and term life insurance. KS Engineers, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position: Transportation Construction Inspector, Bath, PA

Reports to: Project Manager

General Qualities:

- Is a proactive Self – starter.

- Provides technical support.

- Can accomplish assigned tasks independently with guidance from their supervisor.

- Capable of developing solutions to problems.   

Technical Responsibilities:

- Must monitor and document the construction project is being built in accordance with the plans and specifications.

- Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications, and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.

- Construction Inspection    

- Performs routine tests on concrete, soils, and other materials.

- Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes.

- Gather and maintain record documents.

- Report to and provide support for office project manager.

- Be able to perform work independently.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Educational and Professional Requirements:

 - One (1) Year minimum   experience as a Transportation Assistant 2; or two (2) years of   Transportation Construction Inspection experience and a H.S. Diploma; or four (4) years of highway/building trades construction, inspection; or design experience and a H.S. Diploma.   

- Must posses a valid driver’s license.

- Must adhere to KSE and project specific safety rules and requirements.

- Working knowledge of Microsoft word and Excel and to navigate through company internet-based systems.

- Working usage of an iPad.

- English language skills, written and verbal, are required in this role.

- Possess basic math skills necessary to perform computations for length, area, and volume.

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

- Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and procedures.

- Availability to work various shifts, including night shift. Overtime is often required.

- Position is subject to seasonal layoff.

- Work is performed in the field.

- Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, walking along rough terrain, climbing ladders, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Professional Development:

- Active participation in professional societies, industry organizations and local civic organizations.

- Encourages professional training and licensing (self)

KS Engineers, P.C. is an EOE/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer. KSE will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or other status protected by law.