Supervisor Construction Inspection

About the role

STV currently has openings for Construction Inspectors in the Transportation group in Pennsylvania. Our upcoming needs are on Construction Inspection projects are located in the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern regions of Pennsylvania, particularly in Carbon, Monroe, Northampton, and Schuylkill Counties as well as in the Philadelphia region. Clients include the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Districts 4, 5, and 6, and the PA Turnpike Commission (PTC).

Responsibilities

• Field Locations in the Lehigh Valley, Northeastern, PA and Philadelphia regions of Pennsylvania.
• Supervise construction inspection projects on PennDOT and PA Turnpike highway and bridge construction projects.
• Prepare, review, and edit written inspection reports on work in progress and completed work, including quantity calculations, materials, methods, and equipment used, and costs.
• Support construction inspectors and technical assistants in project inspection and documentation work.
• Assist in directing activities of Construction Inspection staff and advising project staff, review contractor’s procedures, materials, and work product for conformance with plans and specifications, perform monitoring and documentation of project inspection operations.
• Work with project team to potentially improve construction methods and resolve construction problems.
• Document and review construction project activities, materials testing, and certifications, track status of operations, and provide background information and support for contractor payments and change orders.
• Advises clients on construction activities with regard to federal, state, and local environmental rules and regulations.
• Support CI staff and clients in documentation and resolution of issues regarding environmental permit requirements, public safety and traffic control, and site safety.
• Aid in close-out of project documentation, contractor payments, punch list completion, project quantity reconciliation, permit closeouts, and other final project certifications.

Requirements

• 4-8 years of highway and/or bridge construction inspection experience, preferably with 1-2 years of supervisory experience, and with NICET Level III Certification in Highway Construction preferred.
• An active Professional Engineering license may be considered in lieu of NICET Certification.
• A strong combination of ACI/PennDOT Concrete, NECEPT Asphalt, Traffic Control, Guide Rail, Stormwater Management, OSHA Construction Safety and/or other related certifications.
• Strong working experience with PennDOT’s and/or the PTC’s Construction Documentation Systems, PennDOT’s ECMS system, and associated PennDOT i-Pad-based electronic documentation applications.
• Knowledge of PPCC (PennDOT) and/or Kahua (PTC) project management software is a plus.
• Knowledge of PennDOT highway and bridge construction specifications, standards, materials, and work methods.
• Good working level computer skills (MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and pdf software, i.e., Adobe or Blue Beam); Math skills as required to make linear, area, and volume measurements and calculate items of work in proper measurement and payment units.
• Written and verbal communication skills and supervisory skills to assist in keeping projects on track and within budget, assist in keeping clients and stakeholders informed on project activities and issues, to quickly remedy construction issues so as to avoid rework, change orders, or construction claims, and to support construction inspectors and technical assistants in project inspection and documentation work.
• Ability to assist in directing activities of Construction Inspection staff and advising project staff, review contractor’s procedures, materials, and work product for conformance with plans and specifications, perform monitoring and documentation of project inspection operations, and work with project team to potentially improve construction methods and resolve construction problems.
• Ability to maintain a physical presence on the project site(s) to have a personal knowledge of project issues, to support project CI staff, to support the client and CM staff, and facilitate quick resolutions to construction issues.
• Ability and willingness to attend training sessions and classes to obtain additional inspection and safety certifications and maintain certifications, and to encourage and assist CI staff in attending training and obtaining/maintaining certifications.
• Ability to work nights and weekends when required by our clients and project construction schedules.

Qualifications

• A HS Diploma (or GED) and technical highway or bridge construction inspection experience is required, along with pertinent certifications, and a working knowledge of PennDOT and/or PA Turnpike electronic documentation systems.
• An AS or BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is a plus.

Skills

• Strong working experience with PennDOT’s and/or the PTC’s Construction Documentation Systems, PennDOT’s ECMS system, and associated PennDOT i-Pad-based electronic documentation applications.
• Knowledge of PPCC (PennDOT) and/or Kahua (PTC) project management software is a plus.
• Knowledge of PennDOT highway and bridge construction specifications, standards, materials, and work methods.
• Good working level computer skills (MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and pdf software, i.e., Adobe or Blue Beam); Math skills as required to make linear, area, and volume measurements and calculate items of work in proper measurement and payment units.
• Written and verbal communication skills and supervisory skills to assist in keeping projects on track and within budget, assist in keeping clients and stakeholders informed on project activities and issues, to quickly remedy construction issues so as to avoid rework, change orders, or construction claims, and to support construction inspectors and technical assistants in project inspection and documentation work.
• Ability to maintain a physical presence on the project site(s) to have a personal knowledge of project issues, to support project CI staff, to support the client and CM staff, and facilitate quick resolutions to construction issues.
• Ability to work nights and weekends when required by our clients and project construction schedules.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retail Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

Pay

Compensation Range: $70,564.00 - $80,187.00

Schedule

Field locations in Eastern and Central Pennsylvania