Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,400 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT, is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT’s Kentucky Construction Management Team is seeking qualified, experienced and highly motivated individuals to inspect construction work based on approved KYTC permits. While the bulk of the permits will consist of fiber installations on KYTC R/W, there will be instances where other types of permits including other utilities, turn lanes, additional highway facilities, etc. will be inspected. Inspections will be in accordance with KYTC policies and the approved permits and associated plans. This position is not eligible for employer based sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes
• Coordinate and supervise project inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance of plans, contract documents, specifications and standards
• Makes field notes and computations
• Review work zone with respect to approved traffic control plan.
• Document daily work activities
• Interact professionally with contractor personnel, traveling public, and KYTC personnel to respond to inquiries and address issues.

Work schedule varies according to project assignments, permit restrictions, and/or contractor schedule.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience

• 10+ years of applicable highway/utility construction experience or inspection experience
• Highschool Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Must have or the ability to obtain KYTC Work Zone Technician Certification
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Strong Computer proficiency

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• KYTC Project experience including construction policies and procedures
• Fiber installations (Aerial & Underground)

The following certifications are preferred but not required:

• ACI Level 1
• Grade & Drain Level 1
• Structures Inspection
• Aggregate Sampling Technician
• KEPSCI-RI
• Asphalt Field Technician

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening