Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 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 #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT’s Philadelphia Construction Management team is seeking a Technical Assistant for construction inspections of highway, bridge, and other infrastructure projects within the Southeastern Pennsylvania region. The successful candidate will apply standard inspection procedures to construction activities on behalf of our clients (primarily PennDOT, PA Turnpike and other local agencies) for structural quality, general safety and conformance to plans, specifications and codes.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Assist client and inspection team with onsite inspection and documentation of construction activities
• 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.
• Makes field notes and computations
• Gathers and maintains record documents (using PennDOT ECMS and other systems)

Additional Functions and Responsibilities

• Witness routine sampling and tests on concrete, soils and other materials
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience)
• Active driver’s license and reliable motor vehicle
• Construction inspection experience

Preferred Experience

• Client requested certifications
• Strong Computer proficiency

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.

JMT Benefits

JMT offers outstanding opportunities for career and professional growth. We are 100% employee-owned (ESOP) and offer outstanding health care and other benefits, including:

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• Paid Travel Expenses
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedules
• Career Development, including Educational Reimbursement
• And more…
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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.