Inspector, Transportation Construction

Primary/Essential Duties

• Performs inspections of highway construction projects for compliance with contract requirements and department standards and specifications.
• Performs quality assurance testing of materials, including obtaining and preparing material samples, preparing documentation on sampling and testing, and ensuring materials conform to contract requirements and department standards and specifications.
• Schedules and controls test procedures for the quality of embankment compaction control, nuclear testing, and random soils sampling programs.
• Ensures proper maintenance of nuclear testing devices.
• Counsels personnel to become qualified in nuclear testing operations.
• Counsels personnel associated with project construction to ensure compliance with project safety standards.
• Prepares or assists the project supervisor in preparing project documentation, periodic cost estimates, and progress reports summarizing the project work activities, including records of labor, material, and equipment used.
• Performs calculations to compute quantities of work performed and materials used to prepare documentation for contractor payment.
• Performs or assists with bridge safety inspections on existing bridges, including bridge structural members, foundations, supports, and components.
• Prepares bridge inspection reports documenting findings regarding the current condition and deficiencies.
• Compiles bridge data and records measurements using inspection equipment and by preparing drawings and taking photographs.
• Updates the bridge management system with data gathered during inspections.
• Inspects highway occupancy plans and sites before and after completion for compliance with specifications.
• Inspects and performs tests on aggregate, concrete, and bituminous products at vendor or project status locations to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Travels to field sites to perform inspections.
• Performs related work as required.

Experience & Education

• A high school diploma or equivalent, required with experience in construction, inspection, maintenance, or related field.
• An associates’ degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, geotechnical engineering, surveying engineering technology, or a closely related engineering technology, a plus.
• Knowledge of the procedures and techniques used in highway and bridge inspection.
• Knowledge of the procedures, techniques, and equipment used in building construction.
• Knowledge of the procedures and techniques involved in the collection and evaluation of technical data.
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques used in performing tests on construction materials.
• Knowledge of the principles surrounding the use of natural and manufactured materials and their placement in construction.
• Knowledge of the use and functionality of standard office equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction codes, plans, standards, and specifications.
• Ability to perform required computations, cost estimates, and calculations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications with a strong emphasis on MS Excel and Teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills including ability to perform multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and ability to work independently.
• Must possess company values of Entrepreneurial Spirit, Results, Integrity and Customer Focus.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Must travel to client sites in the Pittsburgh/PA region.
• Generally, the work schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. with a half-hour to hour unpaid lunch period depending on assigned work and schedule. Additionally, this position may require working night shifts on occasion based on project needs.
• Ability to work in densely equipped mechanical and electrical spaces requiring dedicated focus on safety protocol.
• Must be able to walk, stand, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, as well as balance, climb stairs and ladders to evaluate interior and exterior of buildings.
• Frequently reach, repetitive use of hands and fingers for keyboard interaction.
• Ability to operate an electronic tablet in the field for live data collection.