Transportation Construction Inspector Trainee

Quinn Consulting Services, Inc. • Butler, PA

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About The Position

This position offers a valuable training opportunity to learn how to monitor contractors' work for quality control and contract compliance. As a Transportation Construction Inspector Trainee, you'll be involved in roadway, structure, and bridge construction/maintenance projects of routine to moderate complexity, gaining hands-on experience under the supervision of a Construction Manager or designated supervisor.

Requirements

• Previous construction/design/engineering or construction inspector experience preferred.
• Knowledge of mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• High-School Diploma is required.
• The Construction Inspector Trainee is expected to be willing to learn the following skills:
• Operating computer equipment.
• Functional use of computer and/or iPad.
• Read and interpret roadway, structure and bridge plans and specification.
• Apply mathematical formulas.
• Maintain detailed records.
• Perform and document required materials testing.
• Communicate with the client and contractor personnel and the general public.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Previous construction/design/engineering or construction inspector experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and monitors contractual field work which could include excavation, drainage facilities, road surfaces, and structures.
• Reports contractor’s daily operations.
• Takes field measurements of pay items.
• Reviews placement of and witness tests on construction materials.
• Reviews lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations.
• Oversees and enforces the installation of erosion/siltation controls and highways work zones and traffic control devices.
• Maintains project records; including daily diaries, materials notebooks, as-built plans, pay quantity records, and monthly estimates.
• Reviews and monitors Equal Employment Opportunity/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) documentation and compliance with Federal labor requirements/regulations for Federal-aid construction projects, ensuring contractor compliance with program requirements.
• Obtains and maintains required certifications.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, short-term disability, long term disability, life insurances, per the company plan eligible on date of hire.
• Two weeks paid vacation in accordance with the company policy.
• Personal Time Off per the company policy.
• Paid holidays are provided per the company policy.
• Bonus eligibility per Company Employee Bonus Program for fiscal year.
• Eligible for the company 401(k) plan following 12 months of active employment & 1,000 hours of work.
• 401(k) immediate vesting of matching funds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED