Position Summary
This position is responsible for performing roadway and bridge construction inspection and monitoring contractor progress with respect to contract requirements, plans, specifications, and cost estimates. This position requires the ability to work with a team, as well as independently, on various types of inspection projects at various stages.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Inspect any or all phases of roadway and bridge construction such as grade elevations, stakeout of roadway and structures, bituminous or concrete, drainage, signing, traffic control devices, and excavation
- Make mathematical calculations, interpret plans, draw sketches, measure and calculate quantities, review quality control plans, check material certifications, and prepare reports
- Perform project documentation, such as recording measured quantities and test results
- Provide assistance for or perform quality assurance testing of materials and inspection of work on roadway and bridge construction projects
- Witness or perform tests relating to aggregate gradations, compaction control, specific gravities, absorptions, air entrainment, slump, and so on that may occur at a concrete or bituminous plant, on a construction project or at an aggregate source
- Assure that materials conform to contract agreements, design criteria, and required plans and specifications
- Prepare material samples for shipping and prepare documentation to support materials sampling and testing
- Determine geological and engineering properties of soils and rock encountered during core boring operations, determine moisture content, consistency of density of soil samples, classify and determine top and bottom elevations of soil samples from core borings
- Determine rock type, rock quality designation, strength of rock, degree of brokenness and weathering characteristics of rock core samples
- Ensure that core samples are handled properly and are boxed in accordance with Department specifications
- Maintain engineer's log of activities
- Review and prepare documentation to authorize payments to contractors and consultants
- Operate nuclear gauge and perform compaction control inspection on projects
- Inspect construction work and make decisions as to whether the operations and workmanship is in compliance with construction contract, plans, specifications, standards, quality control plans, traffic control plans, erosion and sedimentation plans, and other environmental regulations
- Inspect and test construction materials and make decisions as to whether they are in compliance with contractual requirements and specifications
- Check grades, elevations, alignments, thicknesses, application rates, etc. to determine compliance with plans, contract and specifications
- Support internal departments with inspection services required to execute projects
- Advise management of new developments which may affect profit, schedule, costs, client relations, and/or inter-departmental relations
- Contribute to the overall success of Mackin by supporting internal departments, providing exemplary service to clients, and striving to meet on-going initiatives to grow and develop the company
- Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice
System or Specialized Knowledge
To perform this job successfully, an individual might have knowledge of:
- Electronic Construction Management System (ECMS) and PennDOT Project Collaboration Center (PPCC)
- Familiarity with all PennDOT design and construction publications
- Deltek Ajera
- Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Computers, Printers, and Electronics
Work Demands/Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, and/or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions
This position normally works first shift, however, may frequently require the ability and availability to work extra hours in the evenings or night shifts associated with the demands of our business. Travel will frequently be required.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing this job the employee is most commonly in a field environment setting.
Field Environment
As it will be very frequent, when the employee is located within a field environment setting, adherence to Mackin safety standards and/or agency safety standards is required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Mackin is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, Mackin complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Valuing the contributions of a diverse workforce, Mackin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pittsburgh, PA
Full Time