Construction Inspector

About the role

RK&K's Construction Engineering Inspection and Construction Management Division is hiring a Construction Inspector to join our team in South Georgia. As a Construction Inspector with RK&K, you will strengthen our construction engineering and inspection business while leading complex and routine inspections on projects including highway, bridge, design / design-build projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction management support, including inspection, and monitoring of construction ensuring compliance with safety regulations
• Engage in solving intermediate problems to provide evaluation and sound solutions
• Maintain oversight of the activities of other inspectors
• Communicate effectively across different platforms with project management, clients, stakeholders, and contractors
• Interface with clients, state and federal agencies, and other engineering disciplines on construction projects
• Recordkeeping, materials testing, and reporting as required

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) + years of progressive experience in roadway and structures construction
• GDOT Construction Engineering Inspection Training Group 1 and 2
• GDOT WECS
• GDOT Field Concrete Technician Certification
• GSWCC Level 1A
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and construction methods, materials, and equipment
• Working knowledge of GDOT manuals, policies and procedures, including the Construction Manual
• Ability to understand, explain, and administer contracts; and interpret construction plans, provisions, standards, and specifications
• Ability to train, coordinate, and supervise entry-level inspection technicians in the field

Qualifications

• Physical Demands: Ability to perform field inspections on active construction sites. Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, navigate uneven terrain, and climb ladders or stairs. Ability to lift and carry inspection equipment and materials weighing up to 20-30 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Work Environment: Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and may include exposure to construction-related hazards.

Skills

• High integrity and ethics in all aspects of dealing with clients, subconsultants, and peers

Benefits

We offer an attractive compensation package commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays

What We Offer

• Excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth
• Award-winning culture that fosters collaboration and trust
• Opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work
• Trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward

Why RK&K?

• Full-service engineering and construction management firm
• Opportunity to design your career