Transportation Construction Inspector
Kleinfelder Inc · Cape May, NJ, US · United States · On-site
Pay: USD 47,000 – 71,500 a year
Posted Oct 2, 2026
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Job Description
Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level!
Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!
Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories.
Step into Your New Role
Kleinfelder is currently seeking motivated candidates to fill our immediate full-time Transportation Construction Inspector roles. Work assignments are expected to be in Cape May, New Jersey.
Responsibilities:
Inspect materials used by contractors on highway construction on-site and document compliance with specifications
Inspect various phases of contractor work to ensure proper highway construction
Read and interpret construction plans for structures, bridges and roadways with an understanding of construction specifications, engineering tables and reference materials
Perform tests for specification compliance
Document pay quantities for monthly and final estimates
Qualifications:
Experience in the transportation construction industry including: paving/asphalt, surveying, traffic signals, flagger/traffic control and road or bridge construction and maintenance, or relatable experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
Education/training in civil engineering, construction technology or related field preferred
Must be able to read, write, comprehend and speak English fluently
Attendance, punctuality and reliability are essential requirements
Familiarity with use of PC-based computer systems and/or tablet systems
Frequently reports to project/client sites to complete tasks or attend meetings
Valid driver's license with own transportation
Ability to pass a fingerprint/background check
Ability to conduct themselves safely as we work in potentially harsh outside environmental conditions, such as environmental hazards and highway construction sites including heights, heavy equipment and highway traffic.
Position requires the ability to stand and walk on uneven surfaces for long periods of time and be able to lift up to 40 pounds
Salary will be commensurate with experience
Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check.
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