CEI Landscape Inspector

About the role

AECOM is currently seeking an experienced CEI Landscape Inspector to join our growing team and support a variety of transportation infrastructure projects located in the Tampa FL, area. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful work that helps shape the region's infrastructure while working alongside a collaborative and professional team. Occasional overnight work and/or assignments outside of the employee’s primary location may be required. Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position. Relocation is not available for this position. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for plant identification, classification, and grades and standards for nursery plants as established by the manual "Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants" by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
• Receives general supervision from the Senior Landscape Inspector who reviews work while in progress
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Responsible for setting own project deadlines
• Responsible for monitoring conformance to quality, performance, specifications, and/or code requirements by performing inspection duties
• Performs daily field inspections and maintains inspection records
• Participates in punch lists, testing, and commissioning
• Tracks quality assurance progress
• Provides input to documentation for area and equipment turnovers
• Conducts soil analysis and makes recommendations for soil amendments to ensure optimal plant growth
• Coordinates with contractors and subcontractors to ensure timely completion of landscape installation projects
• Prepares detailed reports on landscape inspections, including photographic documentation and recommendations for corrective actions
• Assists in developing and implementing maintenance plans for newly installed landscapes to ensure long-term success
• Participates in pre-construction meetings to review landscape plans and address potential issues before installation begins

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: High School Diploma plus 4 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education; Valid US Driver’s License required to regularly drive AECOM vehicles to project sites. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Qualifications: FDOT Intermediate MOT; FDEP Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector; Knowledgeable of current Florida Department of Transportation methods for landscape and irrigation installation; FNGLA; Ability to read and interpret Contract Documents; Relevant certifications are essential for ongoing advancement and enhanced opportunities for assignments.

Benefits

AECOM offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

Pay

The offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $26 to $30 hourly.