Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor

About the role

The Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor role places you at the center of important highway and bridge projects within the Department of Transportation. You will guide inspectors, support construction progress, and help keep projects running with accuracy and teamwork. Your leadership strengthens safety and quality across every assignment. Join the Department of Transportation and help build infrastructure that serves communities every day.

Responsibilities

• Inspection Oversight: Supervise field and materials inspections to verify compliance with construction specifications and quality standards
• Work Order Review: Examine documentation and project records to ensure procedures and policies are followed
• Technical Systems Use: Utilize department platforms and mobile applications to manage project data, approvals and reports
• Material Verification: Check construction materials for certification, correct placement, and required testing
• Coordination Support: Work with contractors, municipalities, and utilities to resolve project issues and maintain progress
• Staff Leadership: Coach, mentor and evaluate inspectors to support skill development and strong performance

Requirements

• One year as a Transportation Construction Inspector (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of construction inspection experience and an associate’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, geotechnical engineering, surveying engineering technology, or a closely related engineering technology; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Qualifications

• Valid non‑commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver’s License or equivalent.
• Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Able to perform essential job functions.

Schedule

Full‑time employment.

• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday‑Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Work hours may change based on vendor availability.
• Telework: part‑time telework possible with a securely configured high‑speed internet connection and approved location inside Pennsylvania; otherwise report to headquarters in Uniontown. Telework eligibility subject to change.
• Additional details may be provided during the interview.