Construction Field IIC (Transportation Construction Manager 2)

THE POSITION

Have you ever wanted to guide major highway and bridge projects that shape how communities move? If so, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is excited to welcome an ambitious Transportation Construction Manager 2 to take on the role of Construction Field Inspector-In-Charge (IIC) and oversee important construction work across the region. Here, you will have the opportunity to showcase your construction expertise to support safe, high quality, and cost effective transportation improvements. Apply today to play an active role in helping to lead meaningful projects that benefit the public every day!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position oversees complex construction work on multi-lane roadway and multi-span bridge projects to ensure they meet all required plans, standards, and contract documents. Your work will focus on supervising inspections, coordinating with partners, and guiding project teams from assignment through completion. As a Construction Field IIC, you will perform the following duties:

• Project Direction: Lead construction activities and manage multiple highway and bridge projects from start to finish
• Issue Resolution: Coordinate with municipalities, utilities, businesses, and other partners to resolve construction challenges
• Technical Oversight: Review plans, guide field decisions, and provide technical support to keep work aligned with requirements
• Documentation Control: Prepare reports, estimates, certifications, and work order materials for construction activities
• Team Supervision: Assign tasks, evaluate performance, support training needs, and guide inspection staff
• Project Review: Monitor progress, evaluate safety and quality, and participate in after action reviews and project closeout procedures

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• You will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability.
• Overtime and travel as needed.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 50% of the work schedule, upon successful completion of the probationary period. 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 office in Allentown. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as a Transportation Construction Manager 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• 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
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires possession of a valid Class C non-commercial driver's license.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date