Transportation Construction Inspector

The LEXIS Group, LLC. is currently seeking a qualified Transportation Construction Inspector (TCI) in the District 10-11 areas, Beaver, Butler, Allegheny, Lawrence, Clarion, Jefferson, Armstrong and Indiana counties. The base rate may range from $20.00 to $35.00 an hour, depending on qualifications, education, and certifications. LEXIS offers several additional benefits, including a Night Safety Incentive and a Long Distance Drive Incentive that can add additional money to your paycheck.

• 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 Safety Data Sheet limits.
• Work extended hours in excess of eight hours per shift seasonally and/or be on call beyond normal business hours.

• Candidates must have a 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 the following 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

The 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.