Transportation Construction Inspector

Quality Engineering Solutions, Inc • Stonybrook, PA

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About The Position

Quality Engineering Solutions, Inc. (QES) is seeking Transportation Construction Inspectors at all levels to perform engineering and construction inspection services. The role supports roadway, highway, and bridge projects by monitoring and documenting construction work for compliance with plans, specifications, regulatory requirements, client requirements, and established standards. Inspectors also conduct quality assurance monitoring of materials testing and complete project documentation. QES is an engineering and construction inspection firm founded in 1997 that provides pavement engineering services and transportation solutions throughout North America.

Requirements

• Two years of transportation construction inspection experience and a high school diploma.
• Equivalent combinations of experience and/or training may be considered if they provide the knowledge and abilities to read and interpret plans and specifications, measure and calculate quantities, and perform quality control testing on highway materials.
• An Associate Degree in Engineering may substitute for one year of experience.
• Actively engage multiple perspectives when solving problems, learn from peers, and encourage reciprocal learning among team members.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working on PennDOT or Pennsylvania projects.
• ACI Field Technician Certification.
• PennDOT Concrete Technician Certification.
• NECEPT Field Technician Certification in Concrete or Asphalt.
• NICET Certification in Heavy Highway Construction.
• CDS Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical inspections to help ensure contractors build quality construction projects.
• Monitor and document roadway, highway, and bridge construction for compliance with applicable plans and specifications.
• Conduct quality assurance monitoring for materials testing, including soils, concrete, aggregates, and bituminous products.
• Comply with PA Turnpike, PennDOT, client, and project-specific overtime requirements.
• Meet with the client’s Project Engineer, Manager, or Supervisor, or the Consultant Manager or Supervisor, daily or as required to receive instructions and assignments.
• Complete project documentation, including daily progress reports, periodic cost estimates, and records of project activities, labor, materials, quantities, and equipment used.
• Perform periodic highway occupancy permit and erosion and sedimentation control compliance checks.
• Request assistance from a Manager or Supervisor when needed to ensure inspections of materials and workmanship comply with contract requirements and established standards.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Health benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• 401(k) plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• Flexibility to promote a healthy work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED