PenDOT TCI - Transportation Construction Inspector

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Full Time Construction Inspect Pennsylvania
- Allentown, Allentown, PA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

We Make Everything Around Us Better

At PRIME AE, that’s not a slogan, it’s how we work.

Every bridge, building, campus, park, and roadway we design exists to improve how people live, move, learn, and connect. Through architecture, engineering, planning, and consulting, we partner with clients to create thoughtful, practical solutions that leave communities stronger than we found them.

If you want your work to matter, and to be surrounded by smart, collaborative people who care about doing things the right way, you’ll feel at home here.

Who We Are:

PRIME AE Group, Inc. ( ) is a nationally ranked, full-service architecture and engineering firm driven by collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to strengthening the communities we serve. With a growing footprint of offices across the country and a diverse team of more than 550 professionals, we partner with public and private sector clients to deliver thoughtful, high-impact solutions across transportation, education, healthcare, municipal, federal, commercial, and recreational markets.

Our culture blends entrepreneurial energy with the resources of a scaled, multidisciplinary platform—giving our people the opportunity to shape meaningful projects while influencing the future direction of the firm. As PRIME AE continues to expand its capabilities, geographic reach, and leadership bench, this is an exciting time to join a team that is building momentum, investing in growth, and empowering leaders to make a lasting impact.

The Opportunity:

We are currently seeking Transportation Construction Inspectors (TCI I, II, III) to support PennDOT highway and structural projects across multiple districts in Pennsylvania.

This role offers competitive hourly rates and full-time benefits and provides the opportunity to work on impactful transportation infrastructure projects throughout the region. You will play a key role in ensuring construction quality, safety, and compliance with PennDOT standards while supporting roadway and bridge improvement initiatives.

What You'll Do:

As a Transportation Construction Inspector, you will support construction management and inspection activities for highway and structural projects. You will monitor field operations, verify compliance with PennDOT specifications, and document construction progress to ensure projects are delivered safely and in accordance with contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform inspection of highway and structural construction activities, including concrete and asphalt paving, structures, drainage systems, guide rail, Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT), and Erosion & Sediment (E&S) controls.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with PennDOT standards and specifications, including Publication 408 and related requirements.
• Review project plans, specifications, and contract schedules.
• Prepare and maintain Individual Daily Reports (IDRs) and other project documentation using mobile platforms such as iPad/Kahua.
• Document construction progress, materials, and field conditions.
• Prepare work orders and cost estimates in accordance with project requirements.
• Communicate effectively with contractors, project managers, and field personnel regarding project activities and compliance.
• Support overall construction management efforts to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within specifications.

What You’ll Bring:

• High school…