Senior Construction Inspector

Barnegat · On-site$25 – $30

About this role

Senior Construction Inspector

Department: Construction/CEI

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Barnegat, NJ

Reporting To: Tobias Morello

Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 / hour



Description

Artheon is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector to join our team working on projects located in the State of New Jersey for various state and regional agencies. Primary responsibilities will be inspecting heavy highway, bridge, and road projects to ensure contractors comply with project plans, specifications, and safety regulations. Key duties include daily site inspections, material testing, maintaining daily logs of materials and project progress, and ensuring compliance with Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT) standards.

About Artheon
Artheon is a trusted engineering and consulting firm offering services that rival large organizations while maintaining the personalized client relationships of a boutique firm. With expertise spanning civil/site engineering, environmental permitting, transportation infrastructure, construction management, and advanced surveying technologies, we are committed to delivering high-quality, timely solutions to local, state, and federal clients.



Key Responsibilities


  • Quality Assurance: Observe work in progress to ensure procedures and materials strictly adhere to project specifications. Inspect paving, drainage, and structural elements on site.
  • Document Control: Prepare daily inspection reports, maintain logs of materials used, and document workforce or equipment quantities.
  • Safety & Compliance: Monitor work zones for proper safety measures, including MPT compliance and OSHA regulations. Identify unsafe conditions and enforce environmental regulations (e.g., erosion control).
  • Project Administration: Assist Resident Engineers in processing submittals, tracking pay items, and approving monthly estimates of completed work.


Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

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



Benefits

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Artheon offers a competitive compensation package including medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, educational assistance program and paid time off/parental leave.

Company at a glance

Great infrastructure does more than support communities—it shapes how people live, move, and connect every day. By bringing together expertise across transportation, water, energy, environmental, and community systems, we help turn big ideas into lasting solutions that make a meaningful difference.

Trilon is building a family of best-in-class consulting companies focused on planning, engineering, and delivering sustainable infrastructure projects. Through investments in talent, technology, and targeted acquisitions, we help communities deliver critical infrastructure faster, more affordably, and with measurable impact.

Team Size5,001-10,000 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryCivil Engineering
Location
Barnegat, New Jersey, United States
Websitetrilon.com
LinkedInLinkedIn

Top Benefits

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

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