Transportation Construction Inspectors (All levels)

Key Role Requirements

• Monitor the work of contractors to ensure quality control and contract compliance for roadway, structure, and bridge construction projects of moderate to considerable complexity.
• Monitor and inspect roadway, structure and bridge, and maintenance construction projects of routine to moderate complexity.
• Ensure contractor compliance through review, interpretation and enforcement of plans and contract documents, monitoring and inspecting field work efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Prepare thorough, accurate project documentation.
• Compute daily pay quantities and prepare field adjustment estimates, inform project management of issues that arise in the field and assist in resolution as directed.
• Contribute feedback to Project Inspector for evaluations for all prime contractors and agreed-upon subcontractors.
• Conduct materials tests to assure all materials meet requirements set forth in the Materials Manual of Instructions, ensure work zones and other safety requirements and environmental permit requirements are met, and ensure that utility work is documented accurately through daily reports.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years' experience as an Inspector.
• Senior Inspectors must have approximately eight (8) years of experience with a focus on highway and transportation related project experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required, Associates degree in civil engineering technology or similar focus preferred.
• Construction experience required.
• General knowledge of surveying methods, equipment and material used in highway construction.
• Working knowledge of mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, contract provisions, and inspection procedures.
• Basic computer skills including use of email, internet, Microsoft office programs and use of iPad.
• Valid drivers' license.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• SCDOT material testing and sampling certifications is preferred.
• Specific certification requirements are: Concrete (ACI) and SCDOT Level I and II, Asphalt Roadway, Earthwork and Base Course, Course Aggregate, Nuclear Gauge (APNGA), Erosion & Sediment Control (CEPSCI), Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC).

Pay

A competitive salary range of $17 to $45 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The role is also eligible for overtime and an annual bonus, with a target 2% of the employee's annualized salary.

Benefits

• Generous personal PTO, inclusive holiday PTO, community involvement PTO.
• Excellent dental & vision plans.
• 401K match up to 3% with immediate vesting.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.

About the role

We are eagerly seeking talented individuals with a strong background in SC construction management and inspection that have or are able to obtain necessary SCDOT certifications to bolster our efforts in delivering exceptional projects across the state of South Carolina!

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required, Associates degree in civil engineering technology or similar focus preferred.

Skills

General knowledge of surveying methods, equipment and material used in highway construction.

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for benefits coverage on the first day of the month following their start date.
• Including, but not limited to: generous personal PTO, inclusive holiday PTO, community involvement PTO, highly customizable medical plan options, excellent dental & vision plans, 401K match up to 3% with immediate vesting, parental leave, STD & LTD, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program and more.