Larson Design Group

Director of Construction Inspection

Larson Design Group$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Minimum of 12 years of leadership experience in highway or bridge construction inspection with PennDOT or Pennsylvania Turnpike
  • Preferred certifications: NICET, NECEPT, PennDOT Concrete, PennDOT CDS NextGen
  • Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or equivalent is highly desirable

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic oversight of bridge and highway construction inspection projects for PennDOT, PTC, and other agencies
  • Inspire and mentor direct reports, fostering professional growth through training and performance development
  • Align team capabilities with evolving client needs to ensure high-quality results
  • Lead the development of client proposals, including scope, pricing, schedules, and risk mitigation
  • Forecast departmental workload and optimize resource allocation
  • Ensure compliance across contracts, subcontracts, and change orders
  • Oversee billing and collections, ensuring fiscal health with Finance
  • Identify and pursue new markets and cultivate client relationships

Benefits

  • Dynamic leadership opportunity in a growing Transportation Group
  • Impactful business development role
  • Professional growth and training opportunities for staff
  • Collaborative culture among project teams and sub-consultants
  • Involvement in strategic planning and decision-making processes
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity + Impact

The Director of Construction Inspection is responsible for driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and client satisfaction across bridge and highway inspection projects. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of our Transportation Group through dynamic leadership, innovative project oversight, and impactful business development.

The Director of Construction Inspection duties include the comprehensive oversight of transportation infrastructure inspection operations, including client interface, project execution, personnel supervision, budgetary control, schedule adherence, quality assurance, and strategic business development. This role is integral to achieving departmental targets in revenue generation, profitability, and compliance with engineering standards, while executing annual operational objectives and long-range strategic plans within the Transportation Group. The incumbent will also manage technical staff and ensure alignment with regulatory and contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide strategic oversight of bridge and highway construction inspection projects for PennDOT, PTC, and other agencies.
  • Inspire and mentor direct reports, fostering professional growth through training, advancement, and performance development.
  • Align team capabilities with evolving client needs to ensure delivery of high-quality results and exceptional service.
  • Lead the development of client proposals, integrating scope, pricing, schedules, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Forecast departmental workload and resource allocation to optimize operational efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance and accountability across contracts, subcontracts, and change orders.
  • Oversee billing and collections, collaborating with Finance to maintain fiscal health and timely invoicing.
  • Authorize agreements and contracts in accordance with corporate policies and approval limits.
  • Identify and pursue new markets and geographies, cultivating leads and expanding client relationships.
  • Champion a culture of collaboration and excellence among project teams and sub-consultants.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and guide career development for department staff.
  • Manage project risk proactively in alignment with company policies and best practices.

Education and Experience
  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Experience: Minimum of twelve (12) years of leadership experience in highway or bridge construction inspection with PennDOT or Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Preferred certifications: NICET, NECEPT, PennDOT Concrete, PennDOT CDS NextGen. Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or equivalent is highly desirable.

About Larson Design Group

Larson Design Group is an engineering, architecture, and surveying firm based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded in 1986 and has since grown to include over 400 employees in 12 offices across the United States. Larson Design Group provides a wide range of services, including civil engineering, environmental engineering, transportation engineering, architecture, and surveying. The firm has worked on numerous high-profile projects, including the construction of the Williamsport Regional Airport and the design of the Susquehanna Riverwalk in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Larson Design Group is committed to providing innovative, sustainable solutions to its clients and has been recognized for its excellence by various organizations, including the American Council of Engineering Companies and the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers.
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