Construction Inspector

Transportation Construction Inspectors

STV currently has openings for Construction Inspectors in the Pennsylvania Transportation group.

STV’s Pennsylvania Transportation group is based in our Douglassville, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia, PA offices and seeks construction inspectors with experience on PennDOT and PA Turnpike highway and bridge construction projects.

Our upcoming needs are located in the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern regions of Pennsylvania, particularly in Carbon, Monroe, Northampton and Schuylkill Counties, as well as the Philadelphia region.

Clients include the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Districts 4, 5, 6, and 8, and the PA Turnpike Commission (PTC).

• NICET Level I or II in Highway Construction
• NECEPT Asphalt Field Technician
• ACI Concrete Technician
• PennDOT/NECEPT Concrete Technician
• Certifications and training in Stormwater Management, Guiderail/Attenuator installation, Traffic Control, and OSHA/Safety are also desired.

A HS Diploma (or GED) and technical highway or bridge construction inspection experience is required, along with pertinent certifications and a working knowledge of PennDOT and/or PA Turnpike electronic documentation systems.

An AS or BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is a plus.

• 1-4 plus years of highway and/or bridge construction inspection experience with NICET Level I or II Certification in Highway Construction preferred. An active Professional Engineering license may be considered in lieu of NICET Certification.
• Have a combination of ACI/PennDOT Concrete, NECEPT Asphalt, Traffic Control, Guide Rail, Stormwater Management, OSHA Construction Safety and/or other related certifications.
• Ability to review contractor’s procedures, materials, and work product for conformance with plans and specifications.
• Ability to prepare written inspection reports on work in progress and completed work, including quantity calculations, and to witness and document materials testing and certification processes.
• Knowledge of PennDOT highway and bridge construction specifications, standards, materials, and work methods.
• Math skills as required to make linear, area, and volume measurements and calculate items of work in proper measurement and payment units.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, e‑mail).
• Working experience with PennDOT’s and/or the PTC’s Construction Documentation Systems, PennDOT’s ECMS system, and associated PennDOT i‑Pad‑based electronic documentation applications. Knowledge of PPCC (PennDOT) and/or Kahua (PTC) project management software is a plus.
• Ability to assist client and/or the CM team in documenting and reviewing construction project activities, materials testing, and certifications, tracking status of operations, and providing background information and support for contractor payments and change orders.
• Written and verbal communication skills to assist in keeping projects on track and within budget, assist supervisors and managers in keeping clients and stakeholders informed on project activities and issues, and to quickly remedy construction issues so as to avoid rework, change orders, or construction claims.
• Willingness to work in a safe manner and within company, project, and OSHA safety guidelines on a highway/bridge construction site.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and vehicle and be able to safely operate a personal vehicle along, approaching, and/or within construction zones, including detour routes.
• Be able to work nights and weekends when required by our clients and project construction schedules.
• Ability and willingness to attend training sessions and classes to obtain additional inspection and safety certifications and maintain certifications.

Field offices in Eastern and Central Pennsylvania.

$61,899.00 – $70,339.00

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back‑Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.