Two years of transportation construction inspection experience and a high school diploma are required.
An equivalent combination of experience and training may qualify if it provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to read and interpret plans and specifications, measure and calculate quantities, and perform quality control testing on highway materials.
An associate degree in engineering may substitute for one year of experience.
Actively engage multiple perspectives when solving problems, learn from peers, and encourage reciprocal learning among team members.
Responsibilities
Perform technical inspections to ensure contractors build quality construction projects, monitoring and documenting roadway, highway, and bridge work against applicable plans and specifications.
Monitor quality assurance for materials testing, including soils, concrete, aggregates, and bituminous products.
Comply with Pennsylvania Turnpike, PennDOT, client, and project-specific overtime requirements.
Meet with the client’s project engineer, manager, or supervisor, or the consultant manager or supervisor, daily or as required, to receive instructions and assignments.
Complete project documentation, including daily progress reports, periodic cost estimates, and records of project work activities, labor, materials, quantities, and equipment used.
Perform periodic highway occupancy permit compliance checks and erosion and sedimentation control compliance checks.
Request assistance from a manager or supervisor for instructions or assignments concerning inspection of materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with contract requirements and established standards.
Desired Qualifications
Previous experience working on PennDOT or Pennsylvania projects is preferred.
ACI Field Technician Certification, PennDOT Concrete Technician Certification, NECEPT Field Technician Certification in concrete or asphalt, NICET Certification in Heavy Highway Construction, and CDS Certifications are desirable.
Quality Engineering Solutions, Inc. (QES) is seeking all levels of Transportation Construction Inspectors to join our team. For more than 25 years, QES has committed to a mission of performing engineering and construction inspection services in a manner that is both safe and in compliance with all applicable regulatory and client requirements. At QES, we have established and continue to nurture a culture that is committed to providing quality services for our clients. We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Perform technical inspections to assure that contractors build a quality construction project. The TCI 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.
Required Qualifications:
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.
Anticipated Positions of Employment:
Inspectors
Supervisors
Managers
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.
QES is proud to offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision benefits, and a 401(k) plan. We provide a generous paid time off package and encourage flexibility to promote a healthy work life balance.
QES is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace, including Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, union affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, employable physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, immigration status, or any other basis protected by all applicable laws.