Transportation Construction Inspector

Transportation Construction Inspector (TCI-3) - Project PennDOT
KS Engineers, P.C. Philadelphia, PA
About the job
POSITION: CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR (TCI-3) PROJECT PENNDOT
REPORTS TO: DEPARTMENT MANAGER
GENERAL QUALITIES:
- Has excellent communication and writing skills.
- Possesses a thorough knowledge of construction processes.
- Has excellent Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to navigate through company internet-based systems.
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions. Must be physically able to perform moderately strenuous tasks which include walking along rough terrain, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Proactive self-starter capable of setting a positive example for the staff.
TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Is responsible for material testing and construction inspection of concrete or bituminous roadways, bridges, and drainage systems. Maintenance & Protection of Traffic, erosion, and sediment control (E&SC) components, and earthwork.
- Under the direction of the project Supervisor, The Transportation Construction Inspector will monitor and document project activities, confirming that the roadway and/or bridge project is being built in accordance with the plans and specifications.
- Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes.
- Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications, and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
- Must be proactive and alert project management professionals to issues that may come up in the field.
- Provide solutions to mitigate those problems.
- Review project schedules.
- Inspect various facets of the work on the construction site.
- Take field measurements and perform calculations.
- Performs routine tests on concrete, soils and other materials.
- Must be able to document the work via PennDOTs or the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commissions daily inspection report and various other reports at the end of each day.
- Follow Specifications 408 and RC, BC, TC, and other standards.
- Verify that appropriate materials and construction processes are being used.
- Ensure that construction conforms to the project plans, specifications, and special provisions.
- Gathers, maintains and records documents.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Responsive to Client and other KSE Department needs.
CERTIFICATIONS /PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is a bonus.
- Four (4) years minimum of transportation, highway or bridge construction inspection experience.
- PennDOT Concrete Technician Certification.
- NECEPT Bituminous Field Technician Certification.
- NICET Level 2 or higher Certification in highway construction.
- American Concrete Institute Certification.
- ECMS experience to create and review PSAs (Daily Project Site Activity Reports), Work Orders and Estimates.
- ECMS CDS/V3 experience and mobile knowledge and understanding to do office documentation.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Must adhere to KSE and project specific safety rules and requirements.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to navigate through company internet-based systems.
- Working usage of an iPad
- English language skills, written and verbal, are required in this role.
- Possess basic math skills necessary to perform computations for length, area, and volume.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and procedures.
- Availability to work various shifts, including night shift. Overtime is often required.
- Position is subject to seasonal layoff.
- Work is performed in the field.
- Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, walking along rough terrain, climbing ladders, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
- Actively participates in professional development and training and licensing.