Construction Inspector Trainee

About the role

The successful candidates will support our current staff while assisting in growing the Construction Management and CEI practice to better service our clients statewide. This role offers unlimited opportunities to learn basic construction inspection principles, gain necessary certifications, broaden STV’s service offerings geographically, be involved in major transportation projects, all while promoting the culture of a healthy work-life balance.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform construction inspection activities and assist in the administration of highway and bridge construction projects.
• Apply safety philosophy to all job responsibilities and ability to work safely in an outside environment.
• Maintain contractor compliance with plans and specifications.
• Establish engineering controls for the construction contractor and inspection of the work.
• Prepare daily inspection reports.
• Perform on-site material testing and sampling.
• Perform measurement and documentation of completed work.
• Read and interpret construction plans and technical specifications.
• Effectively communicate with project staff and clients, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic knowledge of computer and tablet (iPad) operation.

Specific Requirements

• High school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) diploma, or equivalent is required.
• Must possess the following NCDOT certifications or have the ability to acquire them within 6 months of beginning employment, as schedule permits:
• NCDOT/ACI Concrete Field Tech
• Grade IQMS Asphalt Roadway Tech
• Erosion & Sediment Control Level II
• ABC Sampling
• Borrow Pit Sampling
• Conventional Density
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety

Compensation

Compensation Range: $47,102.00 - $62,803.00