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Transportation Construction Inspector (TCI)

GFT
Allentown, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/26/2026
What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector (TCI) to join our Construction Services Team in Philadelphia! This role follows a remote work schedule, where work is mostly done on-site.

At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Transportation Construction Inspector (TCI) who thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

  • Perform inspection to assure that contractors build a quality construction project.
  • Perform assigned duties to specific activities to assure plans, specifications, standards and Q.C. Plans are adhered to.
  • Comply with the District and project specific overtime requirements.
  • Meet with the Department Project Engineer/ Manager/ Supervisor or Consultant Manager/ Supervisor daily, or as required, to receive instructions and assignments.
  • Complete PSA’s and work sheets daily.
  • Request from Manager/ Supervisor assistance for any instruction or assignment in the inspection of materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with contract requirements and established standards.
  • Participates in daily huddles with field staff.

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

  • Associate Degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or closely related field or
  • At least one (1) year minimum experience as a Technical Assistant 2.
  • Also considered, two (2) years of transportation construction inspection experience and a High School Diploma or
  • Four (4) years of highway/building trades, construction, inspection, or design experience and a High School Diploma will be considered or
  • ACI, NICET, and/or NECEPT certifications.
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to read and interpret plans and specifications, measure and calculate quantities, and perform quality control testing on highway materials will be considered.
  • Associate Degree in Engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
  • Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $28.00 - $33.00 per hour. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

  • Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
  • Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
  • Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
  • Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000 of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $28.00 - $33.00/hour

Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

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Salary : $28 - $33

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