Highway Inspector (NICET II)

Trilon Group•East Brunswick, NJ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Artheon brings together several established consulting engineering firms including Churchill Consulting Engineers, CME Associates, and Naik Consulting Group, forming a collaborative organization of more than 600 professionals with expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high-quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients. We are seeking a detail-oriented Highway Inspector with a NICET Level II Certification in Highway Construction to support major roadway and infrastructure projects throughout New Jersey for NJTA/NJDOT. This role is critical in ensuring construction activities comply with project plans, specifications, and applicable standards, while maintaining quality, safety, and schedule adherence. You’ll be working closely with contractors, project managers, and agency stakeholders on high-impact transportation projects including highways, bridges, and roadway rehabilitation programs.

Requirements

NICET Level II in Highway Construction certification is required
ACI, TCC, CCTC, and NJSAT certifications required
3+ years of experience in highway construction inspection
Experience with NJDOT / NJTA projects required
OSHA 10-hour safety course is required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good time-management skills
Ability to perform under pressure
Good skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint
A strong attention to detail is necessary.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Civil engineering is preferred

Responsibilities

Monitors contractor operations and verifying conformance with project plans and specifications
Serves as the on-site highway inspector for construction work performed by the contractor and subcontractors.
Interacts with the construction contractor’s site supervision on field activities to ensure compliance with the construction contract requirements
Prepares daily reports, correspondence, change orders, periodic payment estimates, and quantity computations
Observes details of work performed by others, documenting results; obtaining photographic documentation of work performed
Confirms compliance with technical documents and industry-specific standards and codes
Reviews and downloads field data into laptop computer and transfer to company server
Discusses projects with project team on a daily basis
Makes accurate judgment-calls on a variety of construction field activities
Performs other like duties, as assigned