Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,000 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 #15 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 50 Transportation Firms.

JMT’s Philadelphia Construction Management team is seeking a entry-level Technical Assistant for construction inspections of highway, bridge 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. Sponsorship not provided for this opportunity.

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

Preferred Experience

• Client requested certifications
• Strong Computer proficiency
• Construction inspection experience

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.

Job Competencies

• Attention-to-detail
• Job Proficiency
• Dependability
• Building Relationships & Teamwork
• Integrity & Ethics
• Quality Service
• Safety

JMT Benefits

• 100% Employee-owned firm
• Very competitive rate and compensation package
• Mobile Phone stipend
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Paid Holidays (8 ½ including a floating holiday)
• Personal Time Off (starting at an accrual rate of 3 weeks per year)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Recruitment Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Company Paid Training / Professional Development Programs and Assistance
• Mentoring program
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Group Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision)
• Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Telemedicine for on-demand remote medical care
• Commuter Benefits (Transit and Parking)
• Financial Coaching
• Employee Assistance Programs (legal, financial, care services)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Various Employee Perks and Discount Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program

JMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive, equitable and diverse workforce.