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Overview

Pennoni is seeking candidates with experience as a Special Inspector to perform daily special inspections and materials testing on various civil/structural construction projects throughout New Jersey. Candidates should have 1 to 3 years of experience and the necessary NJDCA certifications.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect construction work and perform construction materials testing as a quality assurance representative.
  • Monitor compliance with drawings and specifications for reinforced concrete, masonry, structural steel, spray applied fireproofing, soils, and foundation construction.
  • Perform field testing of plastic concrete, grout, mortar, fireproofing, soils, and nondestructive testing of welds.
  • Read drawings and specifications, write reports, create sketches, and communicate with engineers, contractors, and clients.

Requirements

  • 1 to 3 years of related experience.
  • NJDCA Certification in one or more of the following: Structural Welding, Structural Steel and Bolting, Reinforced Concrete, Structural Masonry, Spray-Applied Fireproofing, Soils.
  • High School Diploma.
  • Computer Skills: Windows-based software, Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Word, and Outlook).
  • Willing to work in the field performing some physical work.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to work at heights for steel/welding inspection.
  • Able to work construction hours, which may include overtime.
  • Reliable transportation.

Benefits

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Maternity Leave
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Position requires proof of certifications or proof of the ability to obtain necessary certifications at the time of interview.
  • Location: Various locations in South/Northern NJ.

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Maternity Leave
PTO
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How this job compares in Haddon Heights, NJ

Pay in context

At roughly $40/hr, this posting sits about 21% above the $33/hr median for welding jobs across New Jersey — toward the top of a $28–$39/hr middle band drawn from 103 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 76% 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.

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