Transportation Construction Inspector

About QES

Quality Engineering Solutions, Inc. (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.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical inspections to assure that contractors build a quality construction project.
• 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 assistance from Manager/Supervisor for any instruction or assignment in the inspection of materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with contract requirements and established standards.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of transportation construction inspection experience and a High School Diploma.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to read and interpret plans and specifications, measure and calculate quantities, and perform quality control testing on highway materials will be considered.
• Associate Degree in Engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Previous experience working on PennDOT or Pennsylvania Projects is preferred.
• ACI Field Technician Certification, PennDOT Concrete Technician Certification, NECEPT Field Technician Certification (Concrete or Asphalt), NICET Certification in Heavy Highway Construction, and CDS Certifications are desirable.

Benefits

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