Construction Inspector
$41,600–$52,000 year
HybridEast Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Inspect heavy highway, bridge, and road projects daily to ensure contractors comply with project plans, specifications, and safety regulations. Observe work in progress, inspect paving and drainage elements, and monitor work zones for MPT and OSHA compliance. Prepare daily inspection reports, maintain logs of materials and project progress, and document workforce or equipment quantities. Assist Resident Engineers in processing submittals, tracking pay items, and approving monthly estimates. This role requires 3+ years of heavy highway construction experience and NICET II or higher certifications. Candidates must be proficient in the Microsoft Suite, specifically Excel and Outlook, and possess a reliable personal vehicle for site travel.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in Heavy Highway construction
- NICET II and above
- ACI Field Grade I
- NJSAT (New Jersey Society of Asphalt Technologists)
- Rutgers TCC (Traffic Control Coordinator)
- Ability to read complex blueprints
- Strong written communication
- Familiarity with agency electronic record systems (Site Manager, CapEx)
- Familiarity with New Jersey Department of Transportation or New Jersey Turnpike Authority standards
- Reliable personal vehicle for travel to-from and on job site
- Strong communication and technical writing skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Efficiency in Microsoft Suite, specifically Excel and Outlook
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