Senior Inspector

About the role

RK&K is hiring an experienced Construction Inspector to join our Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team in and around Charlotte, NC. The Construction Inspector will conduct field inspections for a wide range of Transportation, Highways and Structural construction projects in the heavy civil industry. As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex and routine inspections of construction to evaluate if appropriate materials and construction processes are being used; and that construction conforms to plans, specifications, and special provisions
• Multitask management of project assignments
• Conduct field inspections
• Use mobile devices to document work - as required in North Carolina
• Review drawings to prepare for the inspection
• Understand the design of the construction that will be inspected
• Document the results of the inspection and communicate to the supervisor
• Conduct field measurements to establish quantities for pay item documentation as well as other contract administration documentation
• Inspect work zones for proper traffic control setup, erosion control devices and maintenance thereof, utility coordination and right-of-way issue resolution

Requirements

• At least five (5) years of roadway inspection experience for highway construction methods, materials, standards and specifications
• Valid driver’s license and favorable driving record
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Qualifications

• NCDOT Certifications preferred: NCDOT Erosion & Sediment Control Level II, NCDOT Introduction to Asphalt Pavements, NCDOT QMS Roadway Technician, NCDOT Concrete Field Technician, ACI Concrete Field Technician, NCDOT ABC Sampling Technician, NCDOT Borrow Pit Sampling Technician, NCDOT Conventional Density Technician
• NICET Certifications

Benefits

RK&K offers attractive compensation packages 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
• Much, much more!