Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor 2

Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor 2

Northampton County, PA

Job Type : Full-time

Description

KS Engineers, P.C. (KSE) is a mid-size engineering and construction management firm ranking in the ENR Top 500 for design and ENR Top 100 for construction management.

We are headquartered in Newark, NJ, with regional offices in New York City and Newburgh, NY; Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, PA;

Mount Laurel and Mount Arlington, NJ; and Rocky Hill, CT. The firm provides engineering, construction management, and land surveying services to both public and private sector clients.

KSE offers a full range of employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurances, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), long- and short-term disabilities, and term life insurance.

KS Engineers, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

POSITION : TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR SUPERVISOR 2

REPORTS TO : PROJECT MANAGER

GENERAL QUALITIES :

• Is a proactive Self starter.
• Provides technical support.
• Experience on PennDOT, PA Turnpike (PTC), City of Pittsburgh, and Allegheny County Department of Public Works (ACDPW) highway and bridge construction and rehabilitation projects.
• Experience on Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) and ALCOSAN construction management and inspection projects is a bonus.

TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications, and construction methods to ensure compliance with legal requirements and safety regulations.
• Monitor and document construction progress, procedures, materials, and work product for conformance with plans and specifications.
• Prepare inspection reports on work in progress and completed work, including quantity calculations, and witness and document material testing.
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and / or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes.
• Gather and maintain recorded documents.
• Report to and provide support for office project manager.
• Be able to perform work independently.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS :

Position requires 6 years of experience on highway and / or bridge construction inspection projects, along with the following certifications :

• NECEPT Asphalt Field Technician OR PennDOT / NECEPT Concrete Technician
• Traffic Control (optional),
• Guide Rail (optional)
• Stormwater Management (optional).
• Experience with PennDOTs ECMS, PTC Construction Documentation System, PTC Kahua and other document control software.
• Knowledge of highway and bridge construction specifications, standards, materials, and work methods.
• Can accomplish assigned tasks independently with minimal guidance from their supervisor.
• Can supervise subordinate construction inspectors.
• Capable of developing solutions to problems.

EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering or construction Management is a bonus.
• PA Professional Engineering License is a bonus.
• Must possess a valid drivers license and vehicle.
• Must adhere to KSE and project specific safety rules and requirements.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and navigate through company internet-based systems.
• Working usage of a company provided iPad.
• English language skills, written and verbal, are required in this role.
• Possess basic math skills necessary to perform computations for length, area, volume, and calculate items of work in proper measurement units.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and procedures.
• Availability to work various shifts, including night shift and weekends. 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 :

• Active participation in professional societies, industry organizations and local civic organizations.
• Encourages professional training / classes to obtain additional inspection and safety certifications and licensing (self)

GRADE :

PennDOT TCIS -2

KS Engineers, P.C. is an EOE / AA / VEV / Disabled Employer. KSE will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or other status protected by law.