Technical Assistant

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson•Philadelphia, PA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms. JMT’s Philadelphia Construction Management team is seeking a Technical Assistant for construction inspections of highway, bridge, and other infrastructure projects within the Southeastern Pennsylvania region. The successful candidate will apply standard inspection procedures to construction activities on behalf of our clients (primarily PennDOT, PA Turnpike and other local agencies) for structural quality, general safety and conformance to plans, specifications and codes. Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience)
Active driver's license and reliable motor vehicle
Construction inspection experience

Nice To Haves

Client requested certifications
Strong Computer proficiency

Responsibilities

Assist client and inspection team with onsite inspection and documentation of construction activities
Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes.
Makes field notes and computations
Gathers and maintains record documents (using PennDOT ECMS and other systems)
Witness routine sampling and tests on concrete, soils and other materials
Perform other related duties as assigned