Transportation Construction Inspector

Responsibilities

• Perform technical inspections to ensure that contractors build a quality construction project.
• The TCI-2 will monitor and document that roadway, highway, and bridge projects are constructed in accordance with the pertinent plans and specifications.
• Quality assurance monitoring for materials testing, including but not limited to soils, concrete, aggregates, and bituminous products.
• Comply with the PA Turnpike, PennDOT and/or Client and project-specific overtime requirements.
• Meet with the Clients Project Engineer/ Manager/ Supervisor or Consultant Manager/ Supervisor daily, or as required, to receive instructions and assignments.
• Complete project documentation requirements: daily progress reports, periodic cost estimates, project work activities including records of labor, material, quantities, and equipment used.
• Perform periodic highway occupancy permit compliance and erosion and sedimentation controls compliance.
• Request from Manager/Supervisor assistance for any instruction or assignment in the inspection of materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with contract requirements and established standards.

Qualifications

• One (1) year minimum PennDOT experience as a TCI-1 or higher, and has one (1) of the following three (3) certifications: PennDOT Concrete Technician Certification, NECEPT Field Technician Certification, or NICET Level I Certification or higher in Highway Construction.
• Two (2) years minimum of transportation, highway or bridge construction inspection experience, and has one (1) of the following three (3) certifications: PennDOT Concrete Technician Certification, NECEPT Field Technician Certification, or NICET Level II Certification or higher in Highway Construction.
• Three (3) years minimum transportation, highway or bridge construction inspection experience.
• Four (4) years minimum of highway or bridge construction or highway or bridge design experience and successful completion of the twelve (12) web-based TCI training modules.
• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or other approved Engineering discipline; or holds an active Professional Engineer’s License.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off
• Flexibility to promote a healthy work‑life balance

About QES

QES is an engineering and construction inspection firm offering a full range of pavement engineering services. Founded in 1997, QES has built a first-rate reputation providing solutions to challenges in the pavement and transportation field using the latest proven engineering technology on pavement projects throughout North America.