Transportation Construction Inspector
About the job
- A high school diploma, GED, or post-secondary education is required.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English and perform basic math computations for length, area, and volume.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Consult with contractors, consultants, engineers, job superintendents, and others on plans, specifications, materials, equipment, construction methods, practices, and safety precautions.
- Prepare daily progress reports and maintain progress schedules.
- Check shop drawings and contractors' quotations for variations.
- Keep records of quantities and costs of materials used.
- Prepare contractors' periodic progress payment claims and recommend payment.
- Ensure contractors comply with contract documents and their health and safety plan.
- Check that delivered materials conform to contract documents.
- Check contractor layout and verify accuracy.
- Prepare and submit daily reports of work performed in accordance with CDR Maguire's and the Owner's requirements.
- Follow and convey instructions.
- Use computers and common office equipment.
- Wear required personal protective gear and equipment; react to hazardous warnings and signals.
- Travel as required around PennDOT District 12, Washington County, as related to the duties or as directed by a supervisor.
- Perform other duties commensurate with the position.
- Two years of transportation, highway, or bridge construction experience is preferred; recent engineering graduates interested in construction inspection are encouraged to apply.
- Preferred certifications or qualifications include a BS in Civil Engineering, NICET Level 2 or higher in Transportation/Highway Construction, NECEPT Bituminous field certification, ACI/PennDOT Concrete field technician certification, PennDOT/PTC CDS certification, ECMS experience, and OSHA 10-Hour certification.
About the company
CDR Companies, Inc. delivers integrated services to public-sector environments, coordinating infrastructure delivery, emergency response, healthcare operations, and project finance through a portfolio of affiliated companies. Its work covers disaster response and recovery, debris removal, engineering and construction, and large-scale infrastructure like highways and bridges, in partnership with federal, state, and local agencies across multiple states. It operates via a multi-brand platform (CDR Health Care, CDR Maguire, and related entities) that coordinates across agencies to execute complex programs with fast delivery in crises. Its goal is to design and run scalable systems that enable rapid, coordinated delivery of public-sector projects and emergency responses, achieving measurable impact in disaster recovery, infrastructure delivery, and health operations.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Miami, Florida
Founded
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Naples Botanical Garden awarded CDR disaster recovery consulting in January 2026.
- Pre-positioned contracts reduce procurement friction and keep CDR first in line after emergencies.
- The 2026 rebrand signals broader cross-sell opportunity across emergency management and healthcare clients.
What critics are saying
- Revenue depends on disaster timing; quiet storm seasons delay utilization and billing.
- Municipal contracts expire or retender, threatening recurring work after September 2027 in Panama City.
- A major Gulf Coast competitor winning pre-positioned contracts would squeeze CDR's emergency-response pipeline.
What makes CDR Companies unique
- CDR Maguire is becoming CDR Companies, unifying healthcare, crisis, and recovery services.
- CDR holds pre-positioned disaster-recovery contracts like Houston-Galveston, speeding deployments after storms.
- Panama City kept CDR on a four-year disaster recovery contract through September 2027.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours