Transportation Construction Inspector

About the role

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals providing multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is ranked #45 on Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms. The Pittsburgh Construction Management Team is seeking inspectors for PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike assignments. Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g., H‑1B, F‑1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Work is performed in the field. The role requires extensive bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting/carrying objects up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications, and construction methods to ensure compliance with legal requirements and safety regulations.
• Perform routine tests on concrete, soils, and other materials.
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades, and/or pavement to ensure compliance with plans and codes.
• Gather and maintain record documents.
• Make field notes and computations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Computer proficiency.
• Active driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle.
• Successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience).
• 1‑4 years of construction inspection experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (preferred).
• Client‑requested certifications (if any).

Benefits

• 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)
• Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement
• And more…