PTI Bridge Inspectors
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
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Construction
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.
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.
Key Responsibilities- 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.
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