Blasting and Explosives Inspector
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Posted: March 3, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation
Location
Pennsylvania, 17120
Salary
$67,736 - $102,905
per year
Type
Full-Time
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This job involves leading inspections and managing highway and bridge construction projects in Pennsylvania to ensure they meet safety and quality standards from start to finish.
The role requires coordinating with various groups like local governments and utility companies to solve problems and keep projects on time and budget.
It's a great fit for someone with hands-on experience in construction oversight who enjoys working on big infrastructure projects and leading teams.
In this position, you will serve as the Inspector-In-Charge for highway construction projects, overseeing the management of intricate and multiple construction initiatives from their inception to completion.
Your role will require you to ensure that these projects are executed in a professional, timely, cost-effective, and safe manner.
You will be responsible for addressing and facilitating the resolution of issues that necessitate coordination with various stakeholders, including municipalities, private property owners, businesses, emergency services, railroads, authorities, utilities, and other concurrent construction projects.
Additionally, you will provide support to the Assistant Construction Engineer and Schedule Reviewer in contract scheduling, helping to resolve any challenges that may affect the construction timeline.
Your participation in constructability reviews and meetings will be essential as required.
Furthermore, you will compile and draft necessary documentation, including work order justifications, technical reports, and correspondence related to construction issues.
You will also prepare and submit work orders and construction estimates, while diligently tracking all material certifications to ensure that the materials used in the project meet the required specifications.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time on an ad-hoc basis per supervisor's discretion.
In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.
If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters location in Bridgeville. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.
Additional details may be provided during the interview.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Five years of experience in construction inspection, three of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity, and graduation from high school or equivalent certification or formal training.
Completion of a training program in construction inspection sanctioned by the using agency may be substituted for high school graduation.
An Associate Degree in an engineering or closely related technology may be substituted for one year of the required non-supervisory experience; or
Other Requirements:
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.
Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
Veterans:
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.
The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.
The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.
All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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