Senior Inspector - Construction Services (CEI)

About the Role

Our Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) group is growing and seeking an experienced Senior Inspector in South Carolina. This position is listed in Columbia, SC, but we are open to all areas of the state.

Primary Responsibilities

• Daily documentation of contractor's work efforts
• Project coordination with Contractor's field personnel and utility owners
• Project field book preparation and documentation
• Earthwork Construction logbook preparation and documentation
• Material sampling and testing
• Assist with the preparation of the Final Estimate package
• Measure distances to verify the accuracy of construction activity/layout dimensions
• Verify levels, alignment, and elevation of construction activity/installations
• Observe work in progress to ensure that procedures followed and materials used conform to specifications
• Obtain and prepare material samples for laboratory testing
• Examine the workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standard and accepts installation
• Record quantities of materials received or used during specified periods
• Maintain a daily construction and inspection activities log and compare progress reports

Requirements

• High School Graduate plus a minimum of 4 years of DOT roadway and/or bridge construction experience
• Alternatively, a Civil Engineering degree and one (1) year of road & bridge CEI experience and one (1) year experience as an Engineer Intern
• Employee will have the ability to earn additional required qualifications within six months
• Valid driver's license with approved/acceptable driving history required
• Must obtain Work Zone Traffic Control (Advanced or Supervisor) within the first six months of employment
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Position requires a minimum of 40 hours a week with the possibility of overtime (Hourly)
• Ability to learn and reach self-sufficiency with data entry and project record submittal in AASHTO-Ware Project and ProjectWise applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess SCDOT or valid qualification from another state for Earthwork & Base Course Technician qualification or obtain within the first 90 days of employment
• Possess SCDOT or valid qualification from another state for Asphalt Roadway Technician or obtain within the first 90 days of employment
• Possess SCDOT or valid qualification from another state for Concrete Technician Level 1&2 or obtain within the first 90 days of employment
• Possess SCDOT or valid qualification from another state for ACI Field Testing Technician Grade 1 or obtain within the first 90 days of employment
• Must possess SCDHEC/Clemson CEPSCI (Sediment Control Inspector) qualification or valid qualification from another state within the first six months of employment

Compensation

$28.00 - $45.00 / hour

Benefits

• Company Vehicle
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account