Construction Inspector III

About the role

May serve as the sole representative of the client while on site or may work together with others inspecting construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractor constructs improvements in accordance with plans and specifications. Provides recommendations to client regarding work progress and challenges encountered.

Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for final approval of all engineering-related work. Work requires contact with client, typically a governmental agency and private entities including construction contractors.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspection and oversight of construction activities
• Maintain daily reports of inspection work along with detail records of project progress
• Accept assignments requiring extended travel to project perform inspection tasks, to attend preconstruction meetings, project progress meetings, etc.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) for transportation projects as described herein.
• Direct field experience as a Contractor or materials-testing technician can substitute for Construction Inspection experience on a case-by-case basis.
• Highly motivated and works well with minimal supervision.
• Thorough knowledge of FDOT specifications and standards with ability and willingness to study and advance relevant knowledge outside of work.
• Familiarity with SiteManager software is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with Primavera and other scheduling software preferred, but not required.
• Must have functional computer skills to include Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must have completed advanced inspector certification courses. These include FDOT CTQP classes in final estimates (level 1), asphalt (level 1 & 2), earthwork (level 1 & 2) and concrete (ACI and FDOT Concrete Inspector), Drilled Shaft Inspection sampling and testing, IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector level 1 and FDOT Intermediate MOT.
• Field testing certifications through FDOT CTQP and/or ACI is required.

Qualifications

Your impact at SAM includes performing standard mathematical calculations, maintaining good interpersonal and communication skills, reading and interpreting plans, specifications and applicable standards, reviewing contract documents to verify compliance with governmental regulations and conformance with project requirements, assisting with coordinating materials sampling and testing and verifying sufficient testing has been performed, verifying accuracy of payment requests and invoicing for completed work, and experiencing with FDOT construction inspection and procedures.

Skills

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Reads and interprets plans, specifications and applicable standards
• Reviews contract documents to verify compliance with governmental regulations and conformance with project requirements
• Assists with coordinating materials sampling and testing and verifying sufficient testing has been performed
• Verifies accuracy of payment requests and invoicing for completed work
• Experienced with FDOT construction inspection and procedures

Benefits

Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being

Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend

Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families

Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program

Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks

Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2026 Top Workplace USA for the fourth Year; 2026 SAM Ranks No. 92 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms