Facilities Construction Inspector (52675)

DescriptionJob Summary:

Urban is seeking Geotechnical/Facilities Inspectors to support the construction management and inspection team on new facility projects in Central and Eastern Pennsylvania. This is a client-facing consultant role providing daily field oversight on behalf of the transit agency/grantee, ensuring contractor compliance with specifications, approved plans, and applicable transit facility standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead daily inspection of construction activities: sitework, foundations, structural steel, building envelope, MEP, and specialty transit systems (bus lifts, fueling/CNG or EV charging infrastructure, wash bays, vehicle exhaust extraction)

Interpret contract documents and specifications; issue field clarifications and resolve constructability issues in coordination with the design engineer
Oversee QA/QC materials testing (concrete, soils, steel/welding); coordinate independent testing labs
Maintain detailed daily inspection reports, photographic documentation, and diaries per PennDOT/client standards
Track RFIs, submittals, NCRs, and change orders; recommend corrective action
Review contractor pay applications against verified quantities installed

• Serve as primary point of contact between contractor, transit agency client, and PennDOT BPT project staff

Support commissioning/startup of specialty systems and close-out/as-built documentation

Job Requirements:

10–15 years of construction inspection experience; geotechnical, transit, industrial, or heavy civil/vertical building project experience strongly preferred
Prior PennDOT and/or transit agency (SRTA, CAT, SEPTA, PRT, etc.) inspection experience highly preferred

• NICET Level III or IV in Highway/Transportation Construction, engineering degree, or equivalent

Valid PA driver’s license
OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification
Proficient with field documentation platforms (e.g., ECMS, PPCC, CDS NextGen, KAHUA, Procore)
NECEPT Concrete and/or Bituminous certification; ACI certification
Experience with bus/rail fleet facility construction, specifically with geotechnical, building, and MEP experience
Familiarity with utility coordination (PPL, Verizon, UGI, or similar) for large facility service upgrades

Work Environment

Field-based at the project site; exposure to outdoor conditions in all weather; ability to walk uneven terrain, climb ladders/scaffolding, and stand for extended periods.

Benefits of working at Urban:

Medical/Prescription
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short/Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401K and company match
Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development
Certification Bonus
Flexible Working Hours

Location: Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Pay Rate: $40-$60/hour

About Urban:H

Our culture is built around our people. Voted a Top Workplace by our employees, we are committed to advancing careers and providing a foundation for professional growth. Urban offers a wide range of health, welfare and financial benefits to our employees, as well as career development through our own Urban Training Institute, tuition assistance program, and certification incentives.

Founded in 1960, Urban provides services for buildings, ports, transit, railroads, airports, bridges, and highways. We deliver end-to-end project solutions through expert construction management and inspection, innovative engineering design, environmental services, strategic planning, and comprehensive program management. By providing innovation, technical excellence, and on-time performance, we create value for a proud Urban family.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status