Transportation Construction Inspector (TCI)
About The Position
GFT is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector (TCI) to join its Construction Services Team in Audubon, Pennsylvania. The role is mostly performed on-site and supports construction and program management services focused on completing projects on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with safety and quality standards. This is an opportunity for an experienced, motivated inspector who works well in a collaborative team environment and brings a customer-focused approach to delivering quality results. The inspector verifies that contractors construct projects according to contract requirements, plans, specifications, standards, and quality-control plans. The role includes regular coordination with project or consultant managers and supervisors, completing daily documentation, and participating in field staff huddles. The position is full-time, with core business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM; compliance with district and project-specific overtime requirements is expected.
Requirements
- An associate degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or a closely related field; or at least one year of experience as a Technical Assistant 2.
- Alternatively, two years of transportation construction inspection experience and a high school diploma.
- Alternatively, four years of highway or building trades, construction, inspection, or design experience and a high school diploma.
- Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications, measure and calculate quantities, and perform quality-control testing on highway materials.
- Actively engage multiple perspectives when solving problems, learn from peers, and encourage reciprocal learning among team members.
- Complete a criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- ACI, NICET, and/or NECEPT certifications.
- An equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- An associate degree in Engineering may substitute for one year of experience.
Responsibilities
- Inspect construction work to help ensure contractors build a quality project.
- Perform assigned inspections and activities to verify adherence to plans, specifications, standards, and quality-control plans.
- Comply with district and project-specific overtime requirements.
- Meet daily or as required with the Department Project Engineer, Manager, or Supervisor, or the Consultant Manager or Supervisor, to receive instructions and assignments.
- Complete PSA forms and worksheets daily.
- Request assistance from a Manager or Supervisor when needed to ensure materials and workmanship comply with contract requirements and established standards.
- Participate in daily huddles with field staff.
Benefits
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, pet insurance, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support for participation in professional organizations.
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
