Transportation Construction Manager

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms. JMT’s is seeking Transportation Construction Inspection professionals to join our Central PA Team. Our primary clients are the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and other Local Government agencies throughout our Central PA Region. The successful candidate will perform as a principal inspector responsible for the supervision of projects in construction inspection engineering work.

Requirements

Strong computer proficiency
Client requested certifications, including: NICET Level 2 or higher in Transportation/Highway Construction NECEPT-Bituminous and Concrete Field Technician ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician
Active driver’s license
Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
High school diploma or equivalent
8+ years of construction inspection experience
Knowledge and experience in construction techniques, reading plans, procedures, methods, equipment and materials
Supervisory experience in construction management/inspection situations
Ability to act in an Owner’s Agent/Responsible in Charge role

Nice To Haves

Experience with local clients
Associates or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
Previous PennDOT and or PA Turnpike Inspection Experience

Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance of plans, contract documents, specifications and standards.
Assign, schedule and maintain subordinate inspection staff throughout all phases of the project.
Review and maintain all pertinent project documentation and ensure that it accurately details construction progress, activities and materials, meets environmental permitting conditions, comply with safety policies and programs, and monitors EEO and DBE progress and performance
Prepare, review and submit project inspection reports, work authorizations, work orders and estimates.
Notify contractor of non-compliance and corrective action.
Review, analyze and evaluate contractor schedules.
Track project progress and advises parties of possible overruns, and critical project issues.
Completes analysis of field tests
Attend pre-bid, pre-construction and/or management level meetings throughout the course of the project, assist the client with change orders, claim defense, and provide updates to the client construction progress and issues.
Interact with the general public, government agencies, contractors, sub-contractors, and other internal and external parties to respond to inquiries.
Work on behalf of the Client to draft project correspondence, facilitate project meetings, and resolve construction related field issues.

Benefits

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care and other benefits, including:
Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Paid Caregiver Leave Program
Paid Travel Expenses
401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedules
Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement
And more…