Inspection Technical Assistants

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

Technical Assistants

STVs Pennsylvania Transportation group based inour Douglassville Harrisburg and Philadelphia PA offices is seeking construction inspectors 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 immediate assignments are available in Carbon County PA.

Clients include the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Districts 4 5 6 and 8 and the PA Turnpike Commission (PTC).

These positions require a High School Diploma (or GED) the ability to travel to field construction sites field project offices materials plants and testing laboratories and to safely traverse construction sites by vehicle and on foot. Post-secondary coursework in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is a plus. Staff will also be required to focus on training in the areas of work assigned and will have the ability to advance with completion of training and certifications as follows:

PennDOT TA-TCI Training Modules

NICET Level I/Level II in Highway Construction

NECEPT Asphalt Field Technician

ACI Concrete Field Technician

PennDOT/NECEPT Concrete Field Technician

Certifications and training in Stormwater Management

Guiderail/Attenuator installation Traffic Control and OSHA/Safety are also desired.

Required Skills Abilities & Relevant Experience

High School Diploma (or GED) Post-secondary coursework in Civil Engineering or Construction Management is a plus.

Willingness to pursue ACI/PennDOT Concrete NECEPT Asphalt Traffic Control Guide Rail Stormwater Management OSHA Construction Safety and/or other related certifications.

Review contractors procedures materials and work product for conformance with plans and specifications.

Prepare written inspection reports on work in progress and completed work including quantity calculations and to witness and document materials testing and certification processes.

Learn and apply PennDOT highway and bridge construction specifications contract drawings and documents standards materials and work methods.

Math skills as required to make linear area and volume measurements and calculate items of work in proper measurement and payment units.

Basic computer skills (Excel Word Outlook).

Ability to quickly learn and use STV timesheet and expense reporting apps STV on-line training and client-based documentation applications.

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.

Written and verbal communication skills to assist in keeping projects on track and within budget assist supervisors and managers in keeping clients and stakeholders informed on project activities and issues and to quickly remedy construction issues so as to avoid rework change orders or construction claims.

Willingness to work in a safe manner and within company project and OSHA safety guidelines on a highway/bridge construction site.

Possess a valid drivers 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.

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 STVs 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 STVs work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates dont 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.