Transportation Construction Inspector; TCI

Transportation Construction Inspector (TCI)

LEXIS Group, LLC is seeking qualified Transportation Construction Inspectors for Highway and Bridge projects in District 1 (Erie, Crawford, Forest, Venango, Warren & Mercer Counties) in Pennsylvania.

Hourly rate starting at approximately $20–35 per hour, depending on qualifications, education, and certifications. LEXIS offers additional benefits such as Night Shift Incentive and Long-Distance Drive Incentive that can add additional earnings to your pay.

• Review plans and specifications during design and/or bidding phase, manage on-site supervision and inspection of construction activities, quality control provisions of contracts, and periodic inspections and tests.
• Review and evaluate field staff construction progress, quality assurance findings, recommended field and office engineering changes for consistency with contractual provisions, specifications and cost estimates.
• Inspect construction operations on roads and bridges to ensure work is done in contract's special provisions.
• Observe, investigate, and report on all stages of construction.
• Record personal and contractor work in field inspection diaries, item quantity books and sketch/composition books.
• Analyze the contract plans, specifications and contract special provisions and explain the contract requirements to contractor personnel and others making inquiry.
• Coordinate the planning, design, cost engineering, construction, and environmental considerations for engineering projects of various complexities.
• Note controversies with contractors and other agencies.
• Maintain a daily log/diary to adequately document accept/reject work performed.
• Record incidents of unsatisfactory performance and violations of specifications and regulations.
• Measure and record progress quantities on a daily basis for use in reviewing contractor monthly invoices.

• Travel across various types of terrain.
• Read, write, and speak English clearly.
• Input/retrieve information utilizing electronic devices and a variety of software systems.
• Maneuver safely around moving traffic and equipment.
• React immediately to hazard warning devices such as signs, sirens, and alarms.
• Use required protective equipment and be responsible for its care, storage, and maintenance.
• Sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, reach, crawl, twist, and climb; lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Withstand periods of heavy exertion.
• Travel to inspection sites.
• Tolerate exposure to noise, outdoors, adverse weather conditions, various plants and insects, and chemicals within SDS limits.
• Work extended hours in excess of eight hours per shift seasonally and/or be on call beyond normal business hours.

• Minimum of two years of PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike, or related transportation construction experience.
• GED or high school diploma required.
• Degree in Civil Engineering preferred.

• PennDOT Concrete.
• NECEPT Field Tech.
• NICET Level II.

• NECEPT bituminous and concrete.
• ACI.
• CDS Next Gen.
• KAHUA.
• Resumes must include detailed work histories, certification numbers, and expiration dates.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. After completion of a 30-day introduction period, the employee is provided with a robust benefits package besides a competitive salary.

• Paid Time Off & PTO Bonus program.
• Employer Paid Life, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Health Insurance Coverage available (Medical, Dental and Vision).
• AFLAC plans available.
• Employer Safe Harbor Contribution 401(k).
• Educational/Training/Certification Assistance.
• Travel and Safety Incentives.
• Night shift Incentive.
• Contractual Paid mileage & expense reimbursement.
• Furlough benefits.

LEXIS Group, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.