CEI Inspector

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a CEI Inspector to join our Construction Services Team in Northern Florida. At GFT, we're not just engineering the future; we're meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

• Independently performs the most difficult and complex inspection tasks, including assessing adherence to quality control procedures for steel.
• Inspection activities are usually concentrated in one of the following areas: soils, concrete, steel, mechanical or electrical.
• Frequently serves in the capacity of Lead Inspector.
• In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Inspecting various facets of work on the JEA and FDOT construction site to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
• Documents nonconformance and participates in determining appropriate resolution.
• Reads and interprets blueprints and construction specifications.
• Conduct tests to determine if work has been done in accordance with contract specifications.
• Documents nonconformance and participates determining appropriate resolution.
• Develop job safety practices and drafts safety reports.
• Drafts quality control reports and procedures.
• Provides guidance for lower-level inspectors.

Experience with JEA underground utilities is recommended.

Education | Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent
• 4 years of experience in construction inspection
• 2 years of which shall have been in bridge and/or roadway construction inspection

Required Qualifications

• CTQP Concrete Field Technician Level I
• ACI Field Level I
• CTQP Earthwork Construction Inspection Level I
• CTQP Earthwork Construction Inspection Level II
• CTQP Asphalt Roadway Level I
• CTQP Asphalt Roadway Level II
• CTQP Drilled Shaft Inspection
• FDOT Intermediate MOT
• CTQP Final Estimates Level I
• IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I
• Nuclear Radiation Safety
• Florida Stormwater, Erosion and Sediment Control Training Certification
• FDOT Critical Structures Construction Issues, Self-Study Course

Additional Desired Qualifications

• CTQP Concrete Field Inspector Level II (Bridges)
• CTQP Pile Driving Inspection
• CTQP Grouting Technician Level I
• CTQP Post-Tensioning Technician Level I

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $30 - $40 / hour. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.