Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor

THE POSITION

Are you a technically skilled individual with strong leadership abilities seeking to pursue an advanced career path? The Department of Transportation, Engineering District 8 is on the lookout for a Transportation Construction Inspector Supervisor to ensure the effective execution and compliance of transportation construction projects. This role requires you to create a positive and productive work environment while leveraging your excellent communication skills to keep stakeholders informed and engaged. Your contributions will be vital in delivering transportation projects that fulfill community and public needs.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will serve as the Inspector-In-Charge for a highway construction project that involves a limited range of work operations, or you may assist on a larger project by overseeing specific tasks. Your responsibilities will include supervising the inspection of materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with contract requirements and established standards. You will verify cuts and fills, check elevation grades and structure stakeouts, and oversee the inspection and placement of all materials. Additionally, you will interpret contract requirements for contractors and subordinates, instructing them on sampling, testing, and inspection techniques.

Your role will also involve making calculations and sketches to help resolve any field issues that arise. You will be responsible for preparing reports, maintaining necessary records, and participating in constructability and scheduling meetings. Furthermore, you will compile documentation for work order justifications, prepare and submit work orders and construction estimates, and track material certifications to ensure compliance. You will assist the Assistant Construction Manager or Engineer in making field decisions regarding alterations to plans, quantities, methods, and completion dates, while also providing technical guidance to address discrepancies and ensure the project is executed as intended.

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7 : 00 AM to 3 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• You will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability.
• You will report to project field office's locations within one of the following PennDOT Engineer District 8-0 counties, Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, York, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, or Perry County.
• Telework : You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary : In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam / junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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