QA Welding Inspection Supervisor, Bridge – Northeastern USA

Pennoni is accepting applications for an Inspection Supervisor to oversee Quality Assurance (QA) inspection services for structural steel fabrication, coatings, and related bridge and highway materials.

This role supports transportation agencies QA fabrication inspection programs located in the Northeastern United States and includes supervision of inspection personnel, coordination with clients and fabrication facilities, and help ensuring compliance with applicable standards and specifications.

Job Responsibilities

The Inspection Supervisor will provide comprehensive leadership and oversight for QA inspection staff supporting DOT projects at offsite fabrication facilities and project job sites.

This includes providing inspectors with technical guidance, performing shop audits, and supporting assignments when there are scheduling conflicts.

The role also involves conducting site visits to monitor performance and progress, as well as supporting the onboarding, training, and development of inspection personnel.

In supporting quality assurance objectives, the Supervisor will help ensure compliance with applicable DOT specifications, AASHTO, AWS codes, and contract requirements.

Responsibilities include reviewing inspection reports and documentation for accuracy and completeness, verifying that fabrication, welding, and coating processes meet required standards, and ensuring the timely submission of

deliverables.

The position serves as a key technical resource, providing guidance on welding procedures, nondestructive testing, and fabrication-related issues. The Supervisor will participate in prefabrication meetings, contribute to QA/QC planning and procedures, and mentor inspection staff to promote consistency and technical excellence across projects.

Additionally, the Supervisor will act as a liaison between Pennoni, clients, and fabrication facilities, ensuring clear communication of project status, risks, and issues. The role includes helping coordinate responses to client comments, audits, and technical inquiries to maintain strong client relationships and project alignment.

From a program administration perspective, the Supervisor will support staffing and resource planning efforts, confirm the accuracy and compliance of project documentation, and maintain internal quality control records to ensure consistent execution across assignments.

Pennoni offers competitive health and medical benefits, PTO, retirement, and other fringe benefits.

Why Work With Us?

At our core, we recognize that the unique qualities of our Pennoni individuals are

essential for innovation and growth as a whole. Pennoni, an ENR Top 500 consulting

engineering firm, offers many opportunities to help you build your career. We

continually strive to build a great workplace where our employees trust the people they work for, enjoy the people they work with, and take pride in what they do.

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