Facilities Construction Inspector (52675)

About the role

Urban is seeking Geotechnical/Facilities Inspectors to support the construction management and inspection team on new facility projects in Central and Eastern Pennsylvania. This is a client-facing consultant role providing daily field oversight on behalf of the transit agency/grantee, ensuring contractor compliance with specifications, approved plans, and applicable transit facility standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily inspection of construction activities: sitework, foundations, structural steel, building envelope, MEP, and specialty transit systems (bus lifts, fueling/CNG or EV charging infrastructure, wash bays, vehicle exhaust extraction)
• Interpret contract documents and specifications; issue field clarifications and resolve constructability issues in coordination with the design engineer
• Oversee QA/QC materials testing (concrete, soils, steel/welding); coordinate independent testing labs
• Maintain detailed daily inspection reports, photographic documentation, and diaries per PennDOT/client standards
• Track RFIs, submittals, NCRs, and change orders; recommend corrective action
• Review contractor pay applications against verified quantities installed
• Serve as primary point of contact between contractor, transit agency client, and PennDOT BPT project staff
• Support commissioning/startup of specialty systems and close-out/as-built documentation

Requirements

• 10–15 years of construction inspection experience; geotechnical, transit, industrial, or heavy civil/vertical building project experience strongly preferred
• Prior PennDOT and/or transit agency (SRTA, CAT, SEPTA, PRT, etc.) inspection experience highly preferred
• NICET Level III or IV in Highway/Transportation Construction, engineering degree, or equivalent
• Valid PA driver’s license
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification
• Proficient with field documentation platforms (e.g., ECMS, PPCC, CDS NextGen, KAHUA, Procore)
• NECEPT Concrete and/or Bituminous certification; ACI certification
• Experience with bus/rail fleet facility construction, specifically with geotechnical, building, and MEP experience
• Familiarity with utility coordination (PPL, Verizon, UGI, or similar) for large facility service upgrades

Work Environment

Field-based at the project site; exposure to outdoor conditions in all weather; ability to walk uneven terrain, climb ladders/scaffolding, and stand for extended periods.

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K and company match
• Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Certification Bonus
• Flexible Working Hours