Senior Construction Inspector

Trilon Group

Senior Construction Inspector inspecting Artheon’s New Jersey heavy highway, bridge, and road projects. Ensuring contractor compliance, safety, documentation, materials, and project administration standards.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeBerlin • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $25 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in heavy highway construction inspection, ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety regulations, and effective communication through detailed reporting. Proficient in material testing and familiar with New Jersey transportation standards and electronic record systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Heavy Highway Construction ExperienceNICET III CertificationACI Field Grade I CertificationTraffic Control Coordinator CertificationBlueprint Reading

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Hard Skills

Material TestingProject InspectionSafety Regulation ComplianceTechnical WritingDaily Reporting

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookSite ManagerCapEx

Certifications & Qualifications

NICET III CertificationACI Field Grade I CertificationNJSAT CertificationRutgers TCC Certification

Industry Keywords

OSHA RegulationsEnvironmental RequirementsErosion ControlNew Jersey Department of Transportation StandardsNew Jersey Turnpike Authority Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Inspect heavy highway, bridge, and road projects to ensure contractors comply with project plans, specifications, and safety regulations
Observe work in progress and inspect paving, drainage, and structural elements
Conduct material testing
Prepare daily inspection reports and maintain logs of materials, workforce, equipment, and project progress
Monitor work zones for safety measures, MPT compliance, OSHA regulations, and environmental requirements such as erosion control
Identify unsafe conditions and enforce applicable regulations
Assist Resident Engineers with submittals, pay-item tracking, and monthly estimates of completed work

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in Heavy Highway construction
NICET III and above certification
ACI Field Grade I certification
NJSAT (New Jersey Society of Asphalt Technologists) certification
Rutgers TCC (Traffic Control Coordinator) certification
Ability to read complex blueprints
Familiarity with agency electronic record systems, including Site Manager and CapEx
Familiarity with New Jersey Department of Transportation or New Jersey Turnpike Authority standards
Reliable personal vehicle for travel to and from and on the job site
Strong written communication and technical writing skills
Excellent computer skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, specifically Excel and Outlook

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Prescription coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Educational assistance program
Paid time off
Parental leave