Transportation Construction Inspector

As a Transportation Construction Inspector, you will monitor, inspect, and document daily on-site construction activities to ensure compliance with contract documents and codes. You will coordinate with contractors, engineers, consultants, and site supervisors regarding plans, materials, methods, and safety. Your role includes preparing and maintaining daily reports, photos, discrepancies, corrective actions, and inspection records. Additionally, you will review shop drawings, track quantities and costs, verify progress for contractor payment applications, and monitor erosion and stormwater controls. Attendance at required site meetings is also part of this role.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, inspect, and document daily on-site construction activities for compliance.
• Coordinate with contractors, engineers, consultants, and site supervisors.
• Prepare and maintain daily reports, photos, discrepancies, corrective actions, and inspection records.
• Review shop drawings, track quantities and costs, and verify progress for contractor payment applications.
• Monitor erosion and stormwater controls.
• Attend required site meetings.

• Experience in inspection and construction inspection.
• Proficiency in construction materials testing, including concrete and asphalt testing.
• Experience with roadway construction.

• Asphalt experience; NICEET certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with ECMS (PennDOT's Construction Management System) documentation.
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment.
• Strong desire to build a career in the Transportation Industry by obtaining valuable industry certifications.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Some secondary education, Associate degree, or Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in civil engineering or construction management. Other BS degrees considered.
• Effective communication skills.

This project is located in Erie, PA, involving roadway rehabilitation and overpass work. Work schedules are project-dependent but typically run from 7 AM to 3/4 PM. The company offers medical, dental, and vision plans, along with company-paid short-term and long-term disability. Mileage reimbursement is provided at the government inverse rate (72.5 cents), and company vehicles are negotiable.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Homestead, PA.

The pay range for this position is $29.65 - $32.38/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Homestead,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $30 - $32