Who We Are

Straughan Environmental, Inc. is a successful, rapidly growing, woman owned business that provides high quality and cost-effective consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the governmental and private sectors. Straughan is committed to advancing sustainable and resilient communities. We are experts in environmental planning, design, assessments, and policy. Our staff consists of wildlife and wetlands scientists; geomorphologists and hydrologists, civil and environmental engineers; inspectors; biologists and botanists; planners; cultural resource specialists; and GIS and CAD professionals. This combination of technical expertise and an understanding of policy make Straughan a highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career.

Job Purpose

To provide construction inspection services to Maryland State Highway Administration (SHA) District 6

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor Construction Contractor progress on various SHA projects.
• Complete Inspector Daily Reports (IDRs) to document construction progress.
• Confirm contractor quantities for installed work.
• Communicate individual project progress to SHA personnel
• Assist with approval processes necessary for construction contractor payments.
• Coordinate activities between the Construction contractor and SHA.
• Work within the SHA eConstruction system.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year of construction inspection related experience
• Knowledge of State if Maryland regulations
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and specifications
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clients and co-workers
• Valid Driver's License

Desired Qualifications

• General experience with environmental issues
• Experience with roadway and drainage construction projects
• Experience with permitting compliance
• Experience with project documentation and MSHA systems
• A proven record of working with construction contractors and government agencies
• Certifications: Maintenance of Traffic, Green Card, Yellow Card, MARTCP
• Scheduling and cost estimating experience

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by applicable law.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Must be able to traverse various types of terrain for extended periods of time
• Physical ability to perform outdoor field work and in unpleasant field conditions
• Physically able to conduct inspections and carry equipment used for inspections

COVID-19 vaccination is preferred for all applicants.

Straughan Environmental Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.