Construction Inspector - Bridge, Tunnel, Aeronautical

Location

Marlton, NJ

Wage

$80,000 – $175,000/yr

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on August 21, 2026

Job Description

Overview

GFT is seeking Construction Inspectors to join their team for upcoming projects in the New Jersey area, focusing on large-scale roadway and bridge transportation projects. The company emphasizes excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability in their construction management services.

Responsibilities

  • Perform all testing/inspections in a timely manner and adhere to Gannett Flemings Quality Management Protocols (QMP)
  • Complete daily inspection reports
  • Represent the client and Gannett Fleming interests in a professional manner and appearance
  • Report and take directions from the Resident Engineer

Requirements

  • BS in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering preferred
  • ICC/NICET II, III, or IV Highway Construction certification
  • 4-10 years of bridge, tunnel, and/or aeronautical construction inspection experience
  • OSHA 30-hr certification
  • Driver's license and ability to obtain high SWAC clearance, SIDA card and/or Custom ID
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation skills
  • Flexible work schedule to accommodate varying shifts (day, evening, weekend)

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Location: New Jersey
  • Working Hours: 8 AM – 5 PM

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k

How this job compares in Marlton, NJ

Pay in context

At roughly $61/hr, this posting sits about 86% above the $33/hr median for welding jobs across New Jersey — toward the top of a $27–$40/hr middle band drawn from 154 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 100% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Marlton, NJ

Marlton, NJ currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 2 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 216 other active welding openings from 134 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Marlton, or widen the search to New Jersey.

The most active employers in New Jersey at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (13), MillenniumSoft Inc (11), and Gpac (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New Jersey, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Newark at $38/hr, Camden at $37/hr, and Linden at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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