Construction Inspector TET III

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What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems located in Towson, Maryland is looking for a Construction Inspector, Transportation Engineering Technician III (TET III) Transportation to provide inspection of construction contracts.This position will be assigned to an MDTA construction project as a Construction Inspector on various construction contract operations. The employee in this position will become familiar with standard specifications for construction, understand the duties from the construction manual, and review and understand the contract specifications and plans.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary representative for MDOT assignments to ensure compliance with contract documents by contractors.
• Monitoring of overall contract and specific construction item budgets.
• Basic knowledge of MDOT Standard Specifications, contract drawing interpretations, specific contract Special Provisions interpretations, construction inspection quality control inspection duties, and compliance with MDOT Construction Manual.
• Working with Program Managers from MDOT agencies including Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), State Highway Administration – Office of Construction (OOC), Office of Traffic and Safety (OOTS) and Maryland Transit Authority (MTA) on staff assignments, diversity and construction project availability.
• Closely monitor the contractor’s progress and quality of work.
• Measure all pay items for proper dimension, volume, and/or area and calculating for final payment.
• Maintain a daily report of construction and inspection activities.
• Responsible for all contract records and documents.
• Review plans, special provisions and specifications that apply to the project.
• Inspect construction and maintenance projects, conduct roadway, traffic, foundation of traffic signals, streetlights, luminaires, trenches, conduits and pavement marking inspections.
• Work independently, with some supervision.

What you bring to our firm:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years’ experience in technical engineering related work in the areas of design, traffic, construction, materials testing, engineering surveys, maintenance, or planning
• Maintain or eligible for MDOT certifications for construction inspectors.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Office including Word and Excel.
• Experience working with MDOT agencies including Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), State Highway Administration – Office of Construction (OOC), Office of Traffic and Safety (OOTS) and Maryland Transit Authority (MTA) and be knowledgeable of their requirements is a plus.
• Experience working with local government agencies including Maryland Counties and Cities/Towns and knowledgeable of their contract requirements is a plus.
• Must be able to read and understand contract drawings and inspection testing procedures for materials compliance.
• Must be experienced in construction inspection duties on transportation projects including roadway construction and rehabilitation, bridge structure construction and rehabilitation, highway safety measures installations including signing, lighting, markings and traffic barrier installations, highway drainage systems and environmental management methods, underground utilities including water and sanitary sewer systems, and materials testing for specification compliance and progress payments.
• Capable of working independently and problem solving to meet contract requirements.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when problem solving, seeks to learn from others and peers and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners and clients.

Featured Benefits: 

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.
• 401(k) company match
• Vacation accrual separate from sick time.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.
• Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.

Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions:

• Must be proficient and able to effectively communicate in English orally and in writing.
• Must be able to work in outdoor environment as needed to interact with staff including availability day, nights, holidays and weekends as assignments dictate.
• Able to drive vehicle on a daily basis.
• Be of good health and able to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds daily or as needed.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.