PTI Bridge Inspectors

We are seeking experienced PTI-certified Bridge Inspectors to perform inspection, quality assurance, and documentation activities associated with post-tensioned and prestressed concrete bridge construction, inspection, repair, rehabilitation, and strengthening projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive field experience with post-tensioning systems and will be capable of independently performing inspections of post-tensioning installation, stressing, anchorage systems, ducts, grout operations, and related bridge construction activities.

PTI Level 2 certification is required. Level 3 certification or equivalent advanced PTI qualifications are strongly preferred.

• Perform field inspections of post-tensioned bridge construction and rehabilitation activities.
• Inspect installation of multistrand and grouted post-tensioning systems.
• Inspect tendon placement, ducts, anchorages, reinforcing steel, vents, grout tubes, and related components.
• Observe and document stressing operations, including stressing sequence and procedures.
• Review stressing records, elongation measurements, jack pressure, and related documentation.
• Observe and inspect grouting operations for bonded post-tensioning systems.
• Verify grout mixing, testing, pumping, venting, and grouting procedures.
• Identify nonconforming work and document deficiencies.
• Prepare daily inspection reports, photographic documentation, inspection checklists, and quality records.
• Review contractor documentation for compliance with project specifications, approved drawings, and applicable standards.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, owners, testing agencies, and other inspection personnel.
• Monitor compliance with applicable project specifications, contract documents, PTI requirements, ACI requirements, and applicable DOT/FHWA requirements.
• Assist with bridge condition assessments, rehabilitation projects, and post-tensioning repair activities when required.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings, toolbox meetings, and quality-control meetings.
• Maintain accurate and timely project documentation.
• Communicate field conditions and technical issues to project management and engineering personnel.
• Perform other inspection and QA/QC duties as assigned.

• Current PTI Level 2 Multistrand & Grouted PT Inspector certification.
• PTI Level 3 certification/qualification preferred
  , where applicable to the project requirements.
• Minimum 5 years of bridge inspection, post-tensioning, structural inspection, or construction QA/QC experience.
• Demonstrated experience inspecting post-tensioned or prestressed concrete structures.
• Experience with multistrand and grouted post-tensioning systems.
• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings, specifications, inspection plans, and contract documents.
• Strong understanding of post-tensioning installation, stressing, grouting, and inspection procedures.
• Ability to prepare detailed inspection reports and maintain quality documentation.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work from elevated work platforms, bridges, scaffolding, lifts, and other access systems as required.

• PTI Level 3 certification or advanced PTI qualification.
• Previous experience on state DOT bridge projects.
• Experience with prestressed concrete bridge construction.
• Experience with bridge rehabilitation and structural repair.
• ACI certifications applicable to the project.
• NICET, AWS, ICC, or other applicable inspection certifications.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Confined Space certification.
• Fall Protection training.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Experience with electronic inspection/reporting systems.
• Previous experience working directly for a DOT, engineering consultant, general contractor, or third-party inspection firm.

• Candidates should have a strong working knowledge of:
• Multistrand post-tensioning systems
• Bonded post-tensioning
• Post-tensioning anchorages
• Tendon and duct installation
• Stressing operations
• Jack and pressure-gauge documentation
• Tendon elongation measurements
• Grouting operations
• Grout testing
• Grout vents and injection systems
• Concrete placement and reinforcing steel
• Prestressed concrete construction
• Bridge rehabilitation
• Structural concrete inspection
• Nonconformance documentation
• Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
• Quality Assurance / Quality Control procedures
• DOT bridge specifications
• Applicable PTI, ACI, ASTM, FHWA, and project-specific requirements

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