DescriptionGPI is seeking Construction Inspectors to provide construction inspection services on various Road & Bridge Construction projects throughout the state of New Jersey for NJDOT, NJ Turnpike Authority, NJ Transit, & DRPA projects. Candidates will inspect work & traffic control performed by the contractor to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction and diversity at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI wants you!GPI is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture that is committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit: www.gpinet.comResponsibilities:
- Assisting the project Resident Engineer with project administration.
- Complete daily reports, quantity calculations, and reports for construction work observed.
- Perform daily construction inspection of work activities, which may include the following:
- Collection of materials samples
- Field testing and sampling of concrete in accordance with ASTM standard procedures.
- Utilize field testing equipment to conduct in-place density tests of asphalt and/or soil
Qualifications:
- A High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Prior experience in performing construction inspection
- Must be physically capable and willing to work outdoors
- Work Contractor hours, may include nights and weekends
- One or more of the following current certifications
- American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Construction Special Inspector and/or Concrete Field Testing Technician
- NJSAT Asphalt Technician Certification (preferred)
- Rutgers TCC (Traffic Control Coordinator) Certification (preferred)
- Hot Mix Asphalt Density Testing Inspector / NETTCP HMA Plant Technician
- NICET Concrete/Asphalt/Soils
- OSHA 10 Hour Construction Safety and Health Training
RequirementsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
- Possess a personal vehicle for use on or around a job site
- Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
- Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
- Able to stand for approximately 3 hours minimum a day up to 8 hours
- Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19 or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)
- Able to climb and leave a ladder to a platform varying from 6' to 20'
- Able to wear and operate personal fall arresting apparatus, and work at a height of 6' or higher
- Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working
- Able to move equipment or inspection specimens weighing up to 50 pounds