Transportation Construction Inspector
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Engineering
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Construction
Civil Engineering
Transportation Construction Inspector
Construction Management/Inspection - Transportation
Altoona, PA
Full-Time/Regular
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee‑owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi‑disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News‑Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
JMT's is seeking Transportation Construction Inspection professionals to join our Central PA Team. Our primary clients are the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and other Local Government agencies throughout our Central PA Region.
The successful candidate will apply standard inspection procedures to ongoing activities during and after construction for structural quality, general safety and conformance to plans, specifications and codes.
Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations
- Performs routine tests on concrete, soils and other materials
- Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes.
- Gathers and maintains record documents
- Makes field notes and computations
- Perform other related duties as assigned
- Computer Proficiency
- Active driver's license and reliable motor vehicle
- Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening
- Client Requested certifications, including: NICET Level 1 or higher in Transportation/Highway Construction
- NECEPT-Bituminous and Concrete Field Technician
- ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician
- CDS Ne Xt Gen and/or ECMS Wave 5
- High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience)
- 1-4 years of Construction Inspection Experience
- Associate's or bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
- Previous PennDOT and or PA Turnpike Inspection Experience Benefits
JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee‑owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care and other benefits, including:
- Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Paid Caregiver Leave Program
- Paid Travel Expenses
- 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement
- And more...
Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
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