Transportation Construction Inspector

About the role

This position is available in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, or Beaufort, SC.

Responsibilities

• Inspect earthwork, storm drainage, asphalt pavement, concrete pavement, and/or structures for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Perform material sampling and testing, calculations, and computations.
• Contract documentation duties, which may include field measurements of pay items as well as other required documentation.
• May require night and/or weekend work as dictated by client project needs.

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of mathematical functions.
• Skills in the use of office equipment such as calculators and computers.
• The ability to read, interpret, and explain construction plans, contract provisions, and specifications.
• The ability to take notes and prepare or review reports, good communicative ability, and the ability to instruct other employees in proper work methods.
• A willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• The ability to travel to meetings, site visits, and inspections.
• Licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with applicable state law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have considerable knowledge of mathematical functions.
• Must have skills in the use of office equipment such as calculators and computers.
• Must have the ability to read, interpret, and explain such things as construction plans, contract provisions, and specifications.
• Must have the ability to take notes and prepare or review reports, good communicative ability and the ability to instruct other employees in proper work methods.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• The ability to travel to meetings, site visits, and inspections.
• Licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with applicable state law.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (candidates with 8 years of relevant construction inspection experience may substitute experience for a high school diploma).
• A minimum of 3 years experience.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Proven problem-solving and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What We Believe

We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world. HDR is looking for a Transportation Construction Inspector to join our South Carolina Transportation Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute.

Business Class

Field Services - FAR OH-based Contract