Transportation Construction Inspection Manager

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

Transportation Construction Inspection Manager

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

Field Locations in the Lehigh Valley, Northeastern PA and Philadelphia regions of Pennsylvania. 

Our upcoming needs are on Construction Inspection projects are located in the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern regions of Pennsylvania, as well as in the Philadelphia region.

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

These positions require 8 to 10 years of experience on highway and/or bridge construction inspection projects, and a combination of the following certifications:

• NICET Level IV 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, a Professional Engineer’s (PE) license, and/or FE/EIT certificate is a plus. 

Required Skills, Abilities & Relevant Experience

• 8-10 plus years of highway and/or bridge construction inspection experience, preferably with 5-10 years of project supervisory/management-level experience, and with NICET Level IV Certification in Highway Construction preferred.  An active Professional Engineering license may be considered in lieu of NICET Certification.
• AS or BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is preferred.
• Have a strong combination of ACI/PennDOT Concrete, NECEPT Asphalt, Traffic Control, Guide Rail, Stormwater Management, OSHA Construction Safety and/or other related certifications.
• Strong 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.
• Strong knowledge of PennDOT highway and bridge construction specifications, standards, materials, and work methods.
• Strong computer skills (MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and pdf software, i.e., Adobe or Blue Beam);
• Excellent math skills as required to make linear, area, and volume measurements and calculate items of work in proper measurement and payment units, and review and perform quality checks on the work of the project staff.
• Written and verbal communication skills and managerial skills to assist the owner/client in keeping projects on track and within budget, assist in keeping clients and stakeholders informed on project activities and issues, to quickly remedy construction issues so as to avoid rework, change orders, or construction claims, and to support construction inspectors and technical assistants in project inspection and documentation work.
• Ability to direct the activities of Construction Inspection staff, advise and mentor the project staff, review contractor’s procedures, materials, and work product for conformance with plans and specifications, perform monitoring and documentation of project inspection operations, and work with project team to potentially improve construction methods and resolve construction problems.
• Ability to prepare, review and edit written inspection reports on work in progress and completed work, including quantity calculations, materials, methods, and equipment used, and costs, to facilitate witnessing and documenting materials testing and certification processes, and to work with CM and client staff to adjust work schedules as indicated by reports.
• Maintain a physical presence on the project site(s) to have a personal knowledge of project issues, to support project CI staff, to support the client and CM staff, and facilitate quick resolutions to construction issues.
• 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.
• Willingness to work in a safe manner and within company, project, and OSHA safety guidelines on a highway/bridge construction site and guide the project staff in matters of safety.
• 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, and to encourage and assist CI staff in attending training and obtaining/maintaining certifications. 
• Advises clients on construction activities with regard to federal, state, and local environmental rules and regulations.
• Supports CI staff and clients in documentation and resolution of issues regarding environmental permit requirements, public safety and traffic control, and site safety.
• Assists in close-out of project documentation, contractor payments, punch list completion, project quantity reconciliation, permit closeouts, and other final project certifications.

Primary Location

Field offices in Eastern and Central Pennsylvania, based from our Douglassville, PA office

Compensation Range:

STV offers the following benefits • 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.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.