Transportation Construction Inspector

Transportation Construction InspectorWork individually or as a part of a team of Transportation Construction Inspectors to provide oversight of contractor's work efforts by ensuring quality control and contract compliance for roadway, structure, and bridge construction/maintenance projects of routine to moderate complexity, under the direction of a Transportation Construction Supervisor (TCIS), Construction Manager or designee.Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to the inspection and documentation of work in the following areas:Inspection and monitoring of contractual field work including excavation, drainage facilities, roadway surfaces, and structuresReporting contractor's daily operationsTaking field measurements of pay itemsReviewing placement of and witnessing tests associated with the quality control of construction materialsReviewing line, grade, dimension, and elevation parameters.Overseeing and enforcing the installation of appropriate erosion and sediment controlsOverseeing and enforcing the installation of highway work zones and traffic control devicesMaintaining project records including daily Project Site Activity (PSA) reports, materials notebooks, as-built plans, pay quantity records, and monthly estimatesReviews and monitors Equal Employment Opportunity/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) documentation and compliance with Federal labor requirements/regulations for Federal-aid construction projects, ensuring contractor compliance with program requirementsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Required Education & ExperienceMust qualify as a TCI-1, TCI-2 or TCI-3NECEPT Bituminous Asphalt Field Technician Certification and/or PennDOT Concrete Field Technician Certification as indicated for level of qualificationNICET Certification (preferred)Additional Eligibility QualificationsECMS – Engineering and Construction Management SystemPPCC - PennDOT Project Collaboration CenterOperation of computer equipmentOperation of iPad including functional knowledge of appropriate associated and required "Apps" i.e. Concrete app, MPT app, VSIR app, etc.Roadway, structure and bridge construction/maintenance/repair/rehabilitation methods, materials, standards and specificationsAbility to read and interpret roadway, structure and bridge plans and specificationsApplication of mathematical formulas including algebra, geometry and trigonometryMaintenance of detailed recordsPerform and document required materials testingAbility to communicate with the client, contractor personnel and the general public in a professional and courteous mannerCompetenciesCommunication proficiencyEthical ConductFlexibilityInitiativeTime ManagementWork EnvironmentThis job is performed in an office environment and or transportation construction field job sites. This role routinely uses field and standard office equipment such as computers, tablets, phones, photocopiers, digital cameras, filing cabinets, nuclear gauges, surveying tools, and other field-testing equipment materials.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb, drive; use hands; and reach with hands and arms.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time seasonal position. Flexibility to meet client or contractor schedule is important.TravelMost assignments do not require more than an hour of travel to and from job sites. However, some assignments will require extensive regional travel each day and others could require staying out of town overnight if distance to job site is greater than 90 miles from home.BenefitsPersonal Time Off per the company policy.Bonus eligibility per Company Employee Bonus Program for fiscal year.Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)Must be eligible to work in the U.S.EEO StatementQCS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any protected status under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.